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 6224476 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39677855 epoch_slot_no: 193055 block_no: 6224299 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 7462 time: 2021-09-10 03:22:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42012adcc7a851bbe3c0376c602e153bba579a93469ae597230b2be2ba452885Block Operator
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