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 6754621 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 50580486 epoch_slot_no: 295686 block_no: 6754444 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 65493 time: 2022-01-14 07:52:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d65a04a00b7af2938311cef83da9d08695d96fee67b09e0fd1a39bcf695ec13Block Operator
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