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 6740429 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 50275855 epoch_slot_no: 423055 block_no: 6740252 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 69016 time: 2022-01-10 19:15:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x732f2b1588e30366ce7a44e012150982e49c7346de17d71a331183eaf58f2710Block Operator
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