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 6721446 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 49873652 epoch_slot_no: 20852 block_no: 6721269 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 72392 time: 2022-01-06 03:32:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36274da4ab31b022160acafbc34fa7792a0be169f7aab14e448c1036af04f668Block Operator
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