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 6735374 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 50169617 epoch_slot_no: 316817 block_no: 6735197 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 46213 time: 2022-01-09 13:45:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a6363a09d287aa4d2bbc99d9af202e48b51310d0b079c2ac09dcad7713188fBlock Operator
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