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 6748174 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 50440489 epoch_slot_no: 155689 block_no: 6747997 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 20757 time: 2022-01-12 16:59:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x879dce4c652ceff4b2e8b478f8b8942553bd4a86fe613922ada6c4d4c9d810caBlock Operator
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