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 6738402 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 50231895 epoch_slot_no: 379095 block_no: 6738225 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 43714 time: 2022-01-10 07:03:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eae54c25215745006d1cee4010a8578a838661580e09a46bd36d23965e4d54aBlock Operator
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