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 6749596 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 50471009 epoch_slot_no: 186209 block_no: 6749419 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 70904 time: 2022-01-13 01:28:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383d0a6b0554f1841af9857948e5de3149989fec5045e8a3c6f872c88637ae28Block Operator
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