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 6224382 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39675580 epoch_slot_no: 190780 block_no: 6224205 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 11870 time: 2021-09-10 02:44:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9849f76c5786f5a8170cc5f446d4f44773c0581d90022d125d34d43a0250bd09Block Operator
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