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 6725983 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49970084 epoch_slot_no: 117284 block_no: 6725806 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 67783 time: 2022-01-07 06:19:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb8e859b11385e6c562fdd1fbedb8634a284cf029fb0114c71da916b7694e449Block Operator
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