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 6732732 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 50113448 epoch_slot_no: 260648 block_no: 6732555 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 31577 time: 2022-01-08 22:08:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee94f144df4409b10672402e0fc15689fa160628eaf38a3a6200ff4673b6f8baBlock Operator
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