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 6744563 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 50365230 epoch_slot_no: 80430 block_no: 6744386 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 70888 time: 2022-01-11 20:05:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e22adea7528d09b3cda23210ff19cccf36a44962118aa8c1c5b621ab4af315Block Operator
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