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 6737473 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 50213604 epoch_slot_no: 360804 block_no: 6737296 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 30077 time: 2022-01-10 01:58:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd10ff94f9b021aabdd5e70506a6d5d2949598382ab70e1f2b25058af5ffcd0Block Operator
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