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 6735130 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 50164990 epoch_slot_no: 312190 block_no: 6734953 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 72163 time: 2022-01-09 12:28:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb965629e008019184ca98e5b3ae059c067925daf99b4e85347c6a8c504b8391cBlock Operator
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