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 6721275 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 49869514 epoch_slot_no: 16714 block_no: 6721098 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 28851 time: 2022-01-06 02:23:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bc86c6db65e612fd9c344f2246454d3cb069fa112b0ffec489b68a2aeec6d08Block Operator
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