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 6751699 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 50516950 epoch_slot_no: 232150 block_no: 6751522 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 72202 time: 2022-01-13 14:14:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c4f4dc9d9987d0087a75038cbc4fe0f71a585a05db14ea5300b47a65402f6f0Block Operator
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