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 6738868 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 50242085 epoch_slot_no: 389285 block_no: 6738691 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 35829 time: 2022-01-10 09:52:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x730578cf18a369b53b5e631ecb2a7fd51580a25b21d0d3cc80d4d96ac311e66aBlock Operator
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