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 6228040 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 39751490 epoch_slot_no: 266690 block_no: 6227863 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 46298 time: 2021-09-10 23:49:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x590fdbb02f321775b18905627ef39343ec7d20a15d000a5a44dc303b0d6f65c8Block Operator
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