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 6720697 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 49856753 epoch_slot_no: 3953 block_no: 6720520 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 72421 time: 2022-01-05 22:50:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86fed38eda3a60acfeb032d90765f18b202f491c85af0cca369240a711338af1Block Operator
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