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 6722239 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 49889867 epoch_slot_no: 37067 block_no: 6722062 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 71277 time: 2022-01-06 08:02:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa3642e6617d00d96c67872f2ef83776ccccbde471ef5b5ef765e2a02c4c4617Block Operator
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