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 6723288 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49912437 epoch_slot_no: 59637 block_no: 6723111 slot_leader_id: 5280017 size: 23015 time: 2022-01-06 14:18:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0d463f8eb273c68356c8bfa8575ffe08d2a35a0b94d3b6e2c1ca98f2fbaf02Block Operator
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