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 6750866 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 50497656 epoch_slot_no: 212856 block_no: 6750689 slot_leader_id: 6418456 size: 30279 time: 2022-01-13 08:52:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af1bb79093e2ecb373deefc5d02f4b9a92587942f482df2f0250c95ca9f146eBlock Operator
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