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 6740170 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 50270257 epoch_slot_no: 417457 block_no: 6739993 slot_leader_id: 6499096 size: 72327 time: 2022-01-10 17:42:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x326c4ad1f1b1a3c2ee110a80779dc7093a3ecf5d215421b597971bea71e41162Block Operator
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