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 6224741 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39683390 epoch_slot_no: 198590 block_no: 6224564 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 12687 time: 2021-09-10 04:54:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67202887cadfe29b05fde3f720ce98cddc035e82f589775e6b9d202935ecf3a4Block Operator
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