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 6721454 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 49873783 epoch_slot_no: 20983 block_no: 6721277 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 52413 time: 2022-01-06 03:34:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7095823158c40c5a752c704656b49abd42dfc0e68b4eb3938f995a7be8d5370fBlock Operator
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