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 6739270 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 50250391 epoch_slot_no: 397591 block_no: 6739093 slot_leader_id: 5406410 size: 19264 time: 2022-01-10 12:11:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x395621cd8cbaa059914aad6f97b4046fa1606f300c88ffbd704fb3d3321acd31Block Operator
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