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 6228356 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39758008 epoch_slot_no: 273208 block_no: 6228179 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 6504 time: 2021-09-11 01:38:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf86709f05e7fc9c0ddc56c815a7d38e74ebf478f31741137416139bfe559368bBlock Operator
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