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 6749384 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 50466624 epoch_slot_no: 181824 block_no: 6749207 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 10908 time: 2022-01-13 00:15:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06406d8e1beeae3d16b77e1dfc50ef1e84192cb3b31271c8547bed8469695980Block Operator
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