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 6732136 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 50100999 epoch_slot_no: 248199 block_no: 6731959 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 55039 time: 2022-01-08 18:41:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2ec117f13b83157c9d9cdebd5233d482b58ca900ad5bdcc1d196d8869a089c7Block Operator
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