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 6224477 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39677877 epoch_slot_no: 193077 block_no: 6224300 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 12314 time: 2021-09-10 03:22:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc996dd3a6ca46969754c16e797b2ebe7151057966577f81493d03afad197e68eBlock Operator
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