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 6736275 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 50189052 epoch_slot_no: 336252 block_no: 6736098 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 71936 time: 2022-01-09 19:09:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1bb76a267a90b3718aea3d9363d4758c739f4faf2732343e8f0f37d6e7ad25aBlock Operator
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