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 6224786 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39684190 epoch_slot_no: 199390 block_no: 6224609 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 8417 time: 2021-09-10 05:08:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ca4d69360afdd082dfe9a9c06962be311f53aa9d4dea6041b1166de0d1654f6Block Operator
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