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 6740473 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 50276861 epoch_slot_no: 424061 block_no: 6740296 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 72318 time: 2022-01-10 19:32:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165a087b2380b6906092c3c61ea5a301befdba1d0d1e1a346d414fb8fa345b53Block Operator
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