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 6721299 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 49870020 epoch_slot_no: 17220 block_no: 6721122 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 68841 time: 2022-01-06 02:31:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7bbd6dd2bca2a125b41b742724ae67ff2741096b911d74769fc30f1bc4d3ee3Block Operator
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