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 6748173 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 50440488 epoch_slot_no: 155688 block_no: 6747996 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 72416 time: 2022-01-12 16:59:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bf58938030646ac432188d33a0f1e428293b565f071592887915abfb245d6f3Block Operator
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