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 6748671 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 50450849 epoch_slot_no: 166049 block_no: 6748494 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 53772 time: 2022-01-12 19:52:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe51c6ca92efac8a6cecac39e62350f911991864add387ee92061aafb632692bcBlock Operator
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