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 6720471 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 49851883 epoch_slot_no: 431083 block_no: 6720294 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 71360 time: 2022-01-05 21:29:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f136a98116cf803db5ced3e69b5b4a4a935007e7e369292e166a60223d92ccBlock Operator
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