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 6739341 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 50252076 epoch_slot_no: 399276 block_no: 6739164 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 65201 time: 2022-01-10 12:39:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165f3b2e92ecd20166744b81249bb3f1dac8ecd9cdd7e844df7b72580f8cecb3Block Operator
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