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 6726226 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 49974658 epoch_slot_no: 121858 block_no: 6726049 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 63932 time: 2022-01-07 07:35:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b80302841c3d549175fb9be8c606fb8f1a6fd70eaa650cd58d6683660f1a0c8Block Operator
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