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 6745963 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 50393962 epoch_slot_no: 109162 block_no: 6745786 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 71987 time: 2022-01-12 04:04:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ff31daebc486f38bf6049e3811f13012a063b9f7c18cd9c1a36b8e13bd21375Block Operator
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