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 6732509 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 50108899 epoch_slot_no: 256099 block_no: 6732332 slot_leader_id: 5933533 size: 68812 time: 2022-01-08 20:53:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71149f577e53d62b41f00f955a1c270325348025fcda340aed7103a2d18a4b63Block Operator
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