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 6748274 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 50442677 epoch_slot_no: 157877 block_no: 6748097 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 19336 time: 2022-01-12 17:36:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57951a31c6186c641a2014e38db74d492c5cff226986d8f8b57154b83b759711Block Operator
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