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 6743292 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 50338191 epoch_slot_no: 53391 block_no: 6743115 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 62736 time: 2022-01-11 12:34:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x154f9604313c8ddc477746af1272301f2e155b5cea479aa742d98dca092191c1Block Operator
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