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 6736441 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 50192214 epoch_slot_no: 339414 block_no: 6736264 slot_leader_id: 6491441 size: 68944 time: 2022-01-09 20:01:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f79957b3cf448a255b9021a180eeaf7f604f3a260f0d90c547c699bd003fc05Block Operator
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