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 6736214 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 50187580 epoch_slot_no: 334780 block_no: 6736037 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 25504 time: 2022-01-09 18:44:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf52847ec66ba5796d10dd42621fa9ac2515002deb2466ee0d52dee679709c9cBlock Operator
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