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 6745600 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 50386376 epoch_slot_no: 101576 block_no: 6745423 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 46088 time: 2022-01-12 01:57:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5567764ebf555c68a72061098e9b06ffc97d80ef010d654a77cd34c9bb5aa762Block Operator
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