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 6753795 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50563466 epoch_slot_no: 278666 block_no: 6753618 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 67033 time: 2022-01-14 03:09:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb29bb83b9b97f2bb626f7431e28657609c001643d5862c86a24aa7bb37a863ceBlock Operator
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