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 6723147 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49909425 epoch_slot_no: 56625 block_no: 6722970 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 72331 time: 2022-01-06 13:28:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42165f40d12b3e18a7f9be0e8cd7e63184caf20cd319af2bceb3a8369304ae1Block Operator
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