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 6744214 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 50357966 epoch_slot_no: 73166 block_no: 6744037 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 34487 time: 2022-01-11 18:04:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9be7309d95e038e021cace2a74ec6cec9d8c4aa762382c279efa1a91d1f509f1Block Operator
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