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 6755811 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 50603180 epoch_slot_no: 318380 block_no: 6755634 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 70013 time: 2022-01-14 14:11:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce5ac3aeeea0176a9d45556612b81170150be6e9c750f6b701c67380bf0b936fBlock Operator
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