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 6733439 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 50128368 epoch_slot_no: 275568 block_no: 6733262 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 70439 time: 2022-01-09 02:17:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a7374bbe90a7cb7f7e229d07ac52f4f41a9a64520df3bef3e0570b192c1aa0Block Operator
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