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 6225511 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 39699366 epoch_slot_no: 214566 block_no: 6225334 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 35600 time: 2021-09-10 09:20:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x474a029fdde15ab9ba7f201c2c8617fd382a8d0d5f5111b4881718b6f69f4970Block Operator
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