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 6742340 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 50318095 epoch_slot_no: 33295 block_no: 6742163 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 38789 time: 2022-01-11 06:59:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06014677f7814da4e2f8e571e04621650d7dea090ca313decdbdaa6412170ff2Block Operator
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