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 6224684 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 39682475 epoch_slot_no: 197675 block_no: 6224507 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 33225 time: 2021-09-10 04:39:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74db4a0bd17c5a76a1766be4713f3a1173661b8b700c9a30fd57569152d5dd3fBlock Operator
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