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 6748743 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50452103 epoch_slot_no: 167303 block_no: 6748566 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 72318 time: 2022-01-12 20:13:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x212177b49bb45a98d6ba6dea645bb6eb6b443b5dd903f4962565944924e72b0eBlock Operator
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