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 6754087 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 50569786 epoch_slot_no: 284986 block_no: 6753910 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 67863 time: 2022-01-14 04:54:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x049f2064b3cc20de96745500fa77b067cb905db7141dde5927825f0f8eb78b41Block Operator
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