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 6746598 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50406787 epoch_slot_no: 121987 block_no: 6746421 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 53215 time: 2022-01-12 07:37:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x517b093e30b6b5db26a8506ebad9684bd3358dcf1abdf0f5506644e8c52a5775Block Operator
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