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 6227023 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 39731064 epoch_slot_no: 246264 block_no: 6226846 slot_leader_id: 6220222 size: 15719 time: 2021-09-10 18:09:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a94d546abc9c0a6bb8aa83ac14944e9931e86b100c782274e4d88e40682febcBlock Operator
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