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 6721553 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 49875796 epoch_slot_no: 22996 block_no: 6721376 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 63260 time: 2022-01-06 04:08:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf85e783b6a20ff5654f383186b3263500a7223823aec42cf5c55abdc53e3f0e7Block Operator
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