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 6726076 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49971937 epoch_slot_no: 119137 block_no: 6725899 slot_leader_id: 4667804 size: 16962 time: 2022-01-07 06:50:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95cbe3fa4ff8273291d8538cc4851b0e57b7df0961de425b9d4d30a9352bf04aBlock Operator
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