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 6725726 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49964553 epoch_slot_no: 111753 block_no: 6725549 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 34144 time: 2022-01-07 04:47:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f818e752d7aff4be9328992f5c9fabaabe4c2226a0a2b4fc7b20a2a39db8dd1Block Operator
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