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 6744537 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 50364711 epoch_slot_no: 79911 block_no: 6744360 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 28925 time: 2022-01-11 19:56:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbc50bc708a3e3f1105a03ee50608cf8368e5b886200ce9c81ed54883435568dBlock Operator
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