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 6726508 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 49980541 epoch_slot_no: 127741 block_no: 6726331 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 72231 time: 2022-01-07 09:13:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ac4ee86d0de0b64959c248ed490206cb8527427f4f3bbef603fd00f23d97e5Block Operator
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