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 6744703 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 50368266 epoch_slot_no: 83466 block_no: 6744526 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 65726 time: 2022-01-11 20:55:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6d391cbd253f8c4b185094397b657eb8e101729e39184009b18831ff4216bafBlock Operator
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