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 6743717 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 50347147 epoch_slot_no: 62347 block_no: 6743540 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 63565 time: 2022-01-11 15:03:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac31c323553144013240ec9524f0ade27e8bfadc9edccf6ec8ee3cc0c8404ae1Block Operator
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