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 6740358 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 50274313 epoch_slot_no: 421513 block_no: 6740181 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 68723 time: 2022-01-10 18:50:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf097ac0f25624c73bedd8793c46ec2950e07110c860e838486d84d92ca1d65b3Block Operator
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