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 6224882 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39686121 epoch_slot_no: 201321 block_no: 6224705 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 10413 time: 2021-09-10 05:40:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef2a2f640c322991b7d55c46b4c0ad6c7922af3b4691a640f271cd548d6c62c6Block Operator
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