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 6748259 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 50442362 epoch_slot_no: 157562 block_no: 6748082 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 57362 time: 2022-01-12 17:30:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f03469874bff47085c3310fb40a1aa6065f820bb43017034a1d0bf5e2f125a4Block Operator
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