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 6725166 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49953073 epoch_slot_no: 100273 block_no: 6724989 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 17604 time: 2022-01-07 01:36:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x455c59e85b3b48d2c8def872f5c327ca7ae684159b9d1d3f58536671412ef60cBlock Operator
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