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 6746703 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 50409001 epoch_slot_no: 124201 block_no: 6746526 slot_leader_id: 4801516 size: 35524 time: 2022-01-12 08:14:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6730cca34e8ca9afdee6dadb56f1c594e2f421a3259ad29ec8d07152c7aaed47Block Operator
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