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 6226718 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 39725010 epoch_slot_no: 240210 block_no: 6226541 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 44358 time: 2021-09-10 16:28:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b95bcc3a1585e0f2b3de779415ee14f6a5e7aa09c054f9409c8e46ae7a42916Block Operator
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