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 6754273 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 50573429 epoch_slot_no: 288629 block_no: 6754096 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 18594 time: 2022-01-14 05:55:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7333532ba3497df48b19f0a1ffd4f67c7d39790f8784298eb95aff3a7fc59c44Block Operator
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