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 6722204 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49888930 epoch_slot_no: 36130 block_no: 6722027 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 35862 time: 2022-01-06 07:47:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3afcf2a09759f93b0c2c7f64874bf8568ad43fdbc10f60d01c313d80f417542aBlock Operator
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