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 6730289 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 50061629 epoch_slot_no: 208829 block_no: 6730112 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 24528 time: 2022-01-08 07:45:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf04245ec6657f5367121af80b3ddb6c8b8b5957411e8f3f079266ffa61f3471bBlock Operator
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