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 6721286 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 49869770 epoch_slot_no: 16970 block_no: 6721109 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 71310 time: 2022-01-06 02:27:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebf3668b1958434ec20c10c04ce61ed51bb4bd3c53984840a2bdb1f86af69256Block Operator
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