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 6746101 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 50396717 epoch_slot_no: 111917 block_no: 6745924 slot_leader_id: 6746101 size: 71416 time: 2022-01-12 04:50:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cfa8a4757f541225462dfbbee080ccc047b528d4e8879d0ec286ebe86c92eeeBlock Operator
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