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 6755453 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 50596350 epoch_slot_no: 311550 block_no: 6755276 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 24785 time: 2022-01-14 12:17:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x189016340393359840bfc781e0abe52884b975f6e5d3a276a79ad0c8ae68fa4cBlock Operator
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