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 6729235 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50037896 epoch_slot_no: 185096 block_no: 6729058 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 72346 time: 2022-01-08 01:09:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc199780d2238a612c4610e6409aaf125d0cfb0c48969b7ab51905e4ac9198adBlock Operator
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