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 6746836 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 50411568 epoch_slot_no: 126768 block_no: 6746659 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 20360 time: 2022-01-12 08:57:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf997a6c5799b2353d595e91f48febbe902567dd877414db27b42b673aa5cbd13Block Operator
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