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 6746716 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 50409355 epoch_slot_no: 124555 block_no: 6746539 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 26981 time: 2022-01-12 08:20:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef55c78ce7f9c0bba6ce130feb1d4f65a70769a8bb3b276039668a3e0bf04d5Block Operator
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