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 6227599 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39742926 epoch_slot_no: 258126 block_no: 6227422 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 3599 time: 2021-09-10 21:26:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49ff8744fe6a60917cbed7796ee5ff6a62d85c334254efbaf580ce2f045da6b5Block Operator
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