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 6740009 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 50266519 epoch_slot_no: 413719 block_no: 6739832 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 65602 time: 2022-01-10 16:40:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0a6fc5ad2492d0d23c75f9fc294f4f01c88a3c533a7a98ba13e0bf32dde83e6Block Operator
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