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 6735240 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 50166944 epoch_slot_no: 314144 block_no: 6735063 slot_leader_id: 4578914 size: 70109 time: 2022-01-09 13:00:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2718f9ad9ecd3fc1cd01923b78076cb284e4913ab07b21900f95b23e5d981d0aBlock Operator
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