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 6754654 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 50581215 epoch_slot_no: 296415 block_no: 6754477 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 29480 time: 2022-01-14 08:05:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x240e63d305802c41737490e5a6f6bbc8af5248fa8f47a71972e154df4394553aBlock Operator
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