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 6749069 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 50459581 epoch_slot_no: 174781 block_no: 6748892 slot_leader_id: 6371382 size: 43001 time: 2022-01-12 22:17:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf89ca5a2338f742115b49ad1c160d636cf81d2f25d4ef9f5f87c2da0ab06fc55Block Operator
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