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 6730488 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 50065622 epoch_slot_no: 212822 block_no: 6730311 slot_leader_id: 5150596 size: 72284 time: 2022-01-08 08:51:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17bb34e5f8ae7be75905cf2aae940182a36ba5beb9eb764e79fcf1a466b3627fBlock Operator
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