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 6721140 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 49866476 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 6720963 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 71503 time: 2022-01-06 01:32:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf3666ebc709e32135034d48d8dbbc336511333a42fe15f08a0b5f10d625ba5Block Operator
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