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 6227590 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 39742841 epoch_slot_no: 258041 block_no: 6227413 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 39419 time: 2021-09-10 21:25:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08d015007b22a397e1f1078061a6e217e71cd7c587775de06c89fc7e9e8fbc52Block Operator
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