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 6734853 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 50158629 epoch_slot_no: 305829 block_no: 6734676 slot_leader_id: 5246214 size: 25170 time: 2022-01-09 10:42:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69c23a7f3752ae352e6751059d71bfde6dfa60250d8172908612b08239ad4700Block Operator
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