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 6731004 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 50076470 epoch_slot_no: 223670 block_no: 6730827 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 47007 time: 2022-01-08 11:52:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52cfbce888c7d59064662fa2af92368bd0ee1dad945de4c8dab9a75ce34f2bc8Block Operator
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