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 6722268 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49890594 epoch_slot_no: 37794 block_no: 6722091 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 9217 time: 2022-01-06 08:14:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb736e8c2a88579014d3740f2c75183c61f6952ba3952b8e5187122488c0aaf1bBlock Operator
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