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 6741467 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 50299373 epoch_slot_no: 14573 block_no: 6741290 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 43964 time: 2022-01-11 01:47:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc58bdda20cb6763071c449f47ed0b43ba5423c00e8a7f43c14e353aa7bbad3eaBlock Operator
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