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 6753205 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 50550604 epoch_slot_no: 265804 block_no: 6753028 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 71484 time: 2022-01-13 23:34:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18236f1bb5295bddb4b432b5171cf4cfab15d984c7310d619935cd8d6618956aBlock Operator
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