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 6748720 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 50451625 epoch_slot_no: 166825 block_no: 6748543 slot_leader_id: 5957453 size: 59345 time: 2022-01-12 20:05:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b8195b93ab3239719e4147232fe557e75ba061d363f8df36869db07478406eBlock Operator
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