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 6738309 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 50229985 epoch_slot_no: 377185 block_no: 6738132 slot_leader_id: 6738309 size: 16567 time: 2022-01-10 06:31:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x412c4ea37058af31a3cfdbab4f2a9278a94f01dbd22ecc448c838d746f584426Block Operator
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