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 6738558 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 50235139 epoch_slot_no: 382339 block_no: 6738381 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 11685 time: 2022-01-10 07:57:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa037f1a2c566913cb0c0a747dbef957ae140e541b94523be07fb54e9dc4c26f7Block Operator
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