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 6741806 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 50306550 epoch_slot_no: 21750 block_no: 6741629 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 16963 time: 2022-01-11 03:47:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5f1985ead892cf6ee876a0febd259efec2183145fd6bc2b7d5419daae9308c6Block Operator
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