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 6730160 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 50059070 epoch_slot_no: 206270 block_no: 6729983 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 69965 time: 2022-01-08 07:02:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x654a433b89c2e9e8ded444e00e15e51a12ad674bfc0863e82f8374a2585a16d8Block Operator
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