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 6729830 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 50051110 epoch_slot_no: 198310 block_no: 6729653 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 20484 time: 2022-01-08 04:50:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe85e5f5a70cff0daf5cd18a7df0d4ace68ad2bd344f846d7972a09a2cdfef29aBlock Operator
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