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 6223729 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 39661305 epoch_slot_no: 176505 block_no: 6223552 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 8514 time: 2021-09-09 22:46:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83ca517641c05e95178683bf773a7a86a24ea9a524e675c60ab2f303d94f8463Block Operator
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