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 6721966 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49884164 epoch_slot_no: 31364 block_no: 6721789 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 43719 time: 2022-01-06 06:27:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d5abbd10fae2741b16c2b8c0c7f883ca07f6fb9534717fdcc5ce77f5938f4acBlock Operator
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