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 6748695 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 50451121 epoch_slot_no: 166321 block_no: 6748518 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 14209 time: 2022-01-12 19:56:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08c53e0e9047adae4e087bdd005b2e20983754fbe2dd88f89878cd4944a0627dBlock Operator
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