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 6748074 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 50438246 epoch_slot_no: 153446 block_no: 6747897 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 72370 time: 2022-01-12 16:22:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cf35307a3b02753d3f0033b798042ae89f0788186bc392a40269261c4ea52abBlock Operator
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