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 6730682 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 50069772 epoch_slot_no: 216972 block_no: 6730505 slot_leader_id: 6193639 size: 71755 time: 2022-01-08 10:01:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f62de64b5231874aac0392ca4f2bae2be02822b33f5f5e8e86d4d6bd17bd534Block Operator
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