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 6739696 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 50259511 epoch_slot_no: 406711 block_no: 6739519 slot_leader_id: 6685760 size: 19598 time: 2022-01-10 14:43:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b5fa6ec7aa0e71a617c289beb8f690bfe085e1168f450b4f92aa09d3e952d20Block Operator
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