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 6744676 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 50367628 epoch_slot_no: 82828 block_no: 6744499 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 65005 time: 2022-01-11 20:45:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c3f9c5e0f84d34ce99fd7aacd973c011fa264f83b3fce83fec9cb3f9ff53696Block Operator
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