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 6742586 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50323077 epoch_slot_no: 38277 block_no: 6742409 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 68141 time: 2022-01-11 08:22:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0c251da988e3102244345695b51040caaebb2e72142a34d8ba1b077ff6480bbBlock Operator
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