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 6726365 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49977826 epoch_slot_no: 125026 block_no: 6726188 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 29195 time: 2022-01-07 08:28:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9438c8df24d325164f62823754b96611851d9d3d7c8a219735e0e1c7e8cba1dBlock Operator
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