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 6722730 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 49900342 epoch_slot_no: 47542 block_no: 6722553 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 71266 time: 2022-01-06 10:57:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4972aec1244819915176b3c6fd2d3a3a11109205626f7bbbe6197974a0a3cef3Block Operator
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