A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6223533 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 39657691 epoch_slot_no: 172891 block_no: 6223356 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 45830 time: 2021-09-09 21:46:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea27d700e1910220a58735597e6699789bbf6f719d1637d895e069426e02d195Block Operator
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