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 6753254 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 50551740 epoch_slot_no: 266940 block_no: 6753077 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 64177 time: 2022-01-13 23:53:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325ca4dd0bcfdbb7fa6e57ecf556b02854ac60ab70421eb25464b7cc42cd56c9Block Operator
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