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 6739628 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 50258198 epoch_slot_no: 405398 block_no: 6739451 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 62343 time: 2022-01-10 14:21:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x053782d2ea89b87b1207cbb5d3431cca9cb577cb5c4683029ef8ef9667b8b4a5Block Operator
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