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 6748433 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 50445781 epoch_slot_no: 160981 block_no: 6748256 slot_leader_id: 5472928 size: 72464 time: 2022-01-12 18:27:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217bf699b14ef20a0c59725718299e62d047efb1e9c345b53211cfc107e3c98dBlock Operator
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