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 6732773 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 50114441 epoch_slot_no: 261641 block_no: 6732596 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 47570 time: 2022-01-08 22:25:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbffcc850f47dde0f9a21b15686e559520a234c9e34c3257ae21217cf0f918c4bBlock Operator
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