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 6226609 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39722814 epoch_slot_no: 238014 block_no: 6226432 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 8239 time: 2021-09-10 15:51:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x027a32974812446059d335dd9e9a2c34dd74959fcc1963ff45965a4e64d58b2eBlock Operator
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