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 6737741 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 50218863 epoch_slot_no: 366063 block_no: 6737564 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 22285 time: 2022-01-10 03:25:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab636bbc65351d5d483777b41d34fb9c8d4a7b266502eb721c0551e8836a650Block Operator
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