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 6741072 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 50291107 epoch_slot_no: 6307 block_no: 6740895 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 71850 time: 2022-01-10 23:29:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e360cdbc25122f50f3150879bb9dfa34f611db6670107ad77955df8960ffd0dBlock Operator
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