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 6223859 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39664077 epoch_slot_no: 179277 block_no: 6223682 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 14268 time: 2021-09-09 23:32:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6457414ea7a821a2efc9950c2ce06932c54c908463202b1559448d43e43519bfBlock Operator
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