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 6227902 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39748840 epoch_slot_no: 264040 block_no: 6227725 slot_leader_id: 6227902 size: 11530 time: 2021-09-10 23:05:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ea41ada02855476da9cc3df9accd9316812452c6bb5fe6c0e6e2877d4c4f43Block Operator
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