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 6730647 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 50069047 epoch_slot_no: 216247 block_no: 6730470 slot_leader_id: 6544025 size: 9274 time: 2022-01-08 09:48:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x565af5d3a26ae4ce5570a3167947d4f47f4bec9a01af21791c9052a4563da12eBlock Operator
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