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 6744025 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 50353733 epoch_slot_no: 68933 block_no: 6743848 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 64788 time: 2022-01-11 16:53:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e23cffec802df19cf5f09fbd19e16581c8484906d2c6bdefe15c20c1bc7d40Block Operator
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