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 6733471 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 50129166 epoch_slot_no: 276366 block_no: 6733294 slot_leader_id: 5007197 size: 71891 time: 2022-01-09 02:30:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4fdfd7b5f28e52f2a316bd5aed121f634a99092e22a3765660892ed833cd566Block Operator
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