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 6227472 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39740672 epoch_slot_no: 255872 block_no: 6227295 slot_leader_id: 6187003 size: 12076 time: 2021-09-10 20:49:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f10f4ab96a47ad7f5c19d2ee26eb28f244d6544fd2d2058a903005761d343bcBlock Operator
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