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 6743062 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 50333470 epoch_slot_no: 48670 block_no: 6742885 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 56604 time: 2022-01-11 11:16:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e9cb414e6ac7c7f3f5e5b6a22154877a7bee75a8160898db912f66ee195e28cBlock Operator
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