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 6736598 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 50195225 epoch_slot_no: 342425 block_no: 6736421 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 72208 time: 2022-01-09 20:51:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x102fa6c707de5eb079502f1899a582647f7cf0e1eb8b50eb5652c79b35506351Block Operator
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