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 6722705 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49899754 epoch_slot_no: 46954 block_no: 6722528 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 29976 time: 2022-01-06 10:47:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb7918229d06232374b01d48bbb118f2669ea61b588e99e9fd1e329d2bd4b1eaBlock Operator
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