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 6738869 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 50242116 epoch_slot_no: 389316 block_no: 6738692 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 44242 time: 2022-01-10 09:53:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a36afce872ae0586687ae574a670b187b626396d8f1ec94240d3f1dda0392cBlock Operator
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