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 6227491 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39741050 epoch_slot_no: 256250 block_no: 6227314 slot_leader_id: 4662241 size: 9586 time: 2021-09-10 20:55:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7459cd40e150fcde2c30eb0a0f7a9981d77de4cf297b3d5106b7aaafeda9dbadBlock Operator
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