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 6734029 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 50140608 epoch_slot_no: 287808 block_no: 6733852 slot_leader_id: 4644259 size: 13210 time: 2022-01-09 05:41:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63fd01d6d69859d82e06adbe273add647fccedae1f1db9c1d7ff69f540cdbd39Block Operator
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