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 6737429 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 50212769 epoch_slot_no: 359969 block_no: 6737252 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 72018 time: 2022-01-10 01:44:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x081f4c97ea3780444a8365d6d7389044ae42199e0eef3a506bc091035818eaa2Block Operator
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