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 6742876 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 50329289 epoch_slot_no: 44489 block_no: 6742699 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 72111 time: 2022-01-11 10:06:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23df2321baefaadc86dcbe2a0468c4fcf0b5b7fa1adeaa943eedf3065617305aBlock Operator
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