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 6742802 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 50327781 epoch_slot_no: 42981 block_no: 6742625 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 54631 time: 2022-01-11 09:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb5597513fa9ec140a085d15f66bbcab3ce8321fd337f91835d79b7fbb872657Block Operator
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