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 6730556 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 50067194 epoch_slot_no: 214394 block_no: 6730379 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 30325 time: 2022-01-08 09:18:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e04ee9c863e55fc576bfe7a2e0a63d3282f939fd27780985b3b610e52793d9eBlock Operator
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