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 6726808 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49986705 epoch_slot_no: 133905 block_no: 6726631 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 15089 time: 2022-01-07 10:56:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd82b86e6ec1f59313ea9da0a1ff7d814a8a079713fd9f5683f2b0670e587c10Block Operator
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