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 6720650 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 49855573 epoch_slot_no: 2773 block_no: 6720473 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 72010 time: 2022-01-05 22:31:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d3cf93ff97767cdbac0f977f5e520aca21ea41fb09a8751e10b520793b837fBlock Operator
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