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 6750071 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 50481128 epoch_slot_no: 196328 block_no: 6749894 slot_leader_id: 6679944 size: 39537 time: 2022-01-13 04:16:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaf3580fc4b15c462dc97521cb8954a960fad351e9abdaa2d43f48ccf7d51c4eBlock Operator
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