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 6728647 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 50024790 epoch_slot_no: 171990 block_no: 6728470 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 15043 time: 2022-01-07 21:31:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf203160c46477cea4eb7231cca9081536491a58123f2269fc65272f1e195da3bBlock Operator
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