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 6740597 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 50279666 epoch_slot_no: 426866 block_no: 6740420 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 72421 time: 2022-01-10 20:19:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf26a6a63705fb4a01c34f2a2f692c029520c70bc1cba09c087fb8c716b97c78aBlock Operator
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