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 6725273 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 49955389 epoch_slot_no: 102589 block_no: 6725096 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 51877 time: 2022-01-07 02:14:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1c42e55bbcbca7662f41ddad74c7b2eb9fbe38c6c1161d6779ddd8d936d1be3Block Operator
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