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 6747267 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 50419924 epoch_slot_no: 135124 block_no: 6747090 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 22531 time: 2022-01-12 11:16:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba5c2ebf197e685620596e9e4a2ef8fc6aa6cbf1096ddef42ae0c371c3d76262Block Operator
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