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 6734883 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 50159239 epoch_slot_no: 306439 block_no: 6734706 slot_leader_id: 5686400 size: 22032 time: 2022-01-09 10:52:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21e294c07b8fef332b939878277cee10e8ffc86167f1cd3bf54074023072d42eBlock Operator
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