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 6223984 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 39666974 epoch_slot_no: 182174 block_no: 6223807 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 25976 time: 2021-09-10 00:21:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e1e4834c9f7738c84e75012d1f163c2175cd756598e402227f92c9228b4c93Block Operator
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