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 6740244 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 50271963 epoch_slot_no: 419163 block_no: 6740067 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 68847 time: 2022-01-10 18:10:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x720ddd25c1138c3c453cfc0f54bfd6b9be915d31a8d7a217b559c23ca3e9cfceBlock Operator
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