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 6756001 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 50606887 epoch_slot_no: 322087 block_no: 6755824 slot_leader_id: 6193782 size: 46303 time: 2022-01-14 15:12:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3630de28786e2d4aec371641911e375042924910d058ac09b6841bf5f7f24b6bBlock Operator
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