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 6746859 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 50411958 epoch_slot_no: 127158 block_no: 6746682 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 59144 time: 2022-01-12 09:04:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb369a3fc236137887b5c9555ca00dfed03da796f932dfc9adbdd39a9310bd3edBlock Operator
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