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 6726123 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49972850 epoch_slot_no: 120050 block_no: 6725946 slot_leader_id: 6726123 size: 70360 time: 2022-01-07 07:05:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecc11d94ac8314a3d9d7a8dab252d6e4c88838f0f1d1665ca745d271f1c958bcBlock Operator
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