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 6722428 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 49893954 epoch_slot_no: 41154 block_no: 6722251 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 60549 time: 2022-01-06 09:10:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x914501bf3e3d3af00f7286d81fec40e48833243352aaacee2c8adf496c73c08dBlock Operator
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