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 6745718 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 50388761 epoch_slot_no: 103961 block_no: 6745541 slot_leader_id: 6745718 size: 15691 time: 2022-01-12 02:37:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c77459c00b87047b5cf8e51cf61bdb03cd3e11d210bf0d1b77c93cf54c72eb6Block Operator
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