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 6724859 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 49946776 epoch_slot_no: 93976 block_no: 6724682 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 72343 time: 2022-01-06 23:51:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa6ab6142da040bf0b936ad579f6a20c356cf2ad4a333e92901993dbff4e686Block Operator
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