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 6732701 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 50112827 epoch_slot_no: 260027 block_no: 6732524 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 54490 time: 2022-01-08 21:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9137affe4895859d28a9da58b11cfeb77a3762742e3a21d02a2ac4ae64dbc5Block Operator
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