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 6226811 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 39726922 epoch_slot_no: 242122 block_no: 6226634 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 62306 time: 2021-09-10 17:00:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa773739e0b8aafc8a947cebde79f852fd33f7b82d1b0d3e9c17545ab2f683dbBlock Operator
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