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 6731177 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50080530 epoch_slot_no: 227730 block_no: 6731000 slot_leader_id: 5153012 size: 72153 time: 2022-01-08 13:00:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9517e440ae2277980fe59e7497d0ea01f15bc01324a3a33dc6cf51746b23a1b0Block Operator
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