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 6746316 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 50400787 epoch_slot_no: 115987 block_no: 6746139 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 53243 time: 2022-01-12 05:57:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x564675295a4c10aada07d0ed08d300281a61064db51d7f5ea71924e839c53184Block Operator
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