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 6732309 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 50104565 epoch_slot_no: 251765 block_no: 6732132 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 71136 time: 2022-01-08 19:40:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71b5ec97292611a80e82b9cdc05f3d45dad6040081f0b80ffe8d991b3f8609aaBlock Operator
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