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 6732011 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 50098582 epoch_slot_no: 245782 block_no: 6731834 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 71690 time: 2022-01-08 18:01:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c79d84f6e904c14a1698bd1ed1986b7ef8f7bbbe660ec134cdfa815de188f85Block Operator
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