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 6756038 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 50607943 epoch_slot_no: 323143 block_no: 6755861 slot_leader_id: 5128287 size: 72070 time: 2022-01-14 15:30:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56139d26bec2738479a2074cd5734a6cc39924e84b5208ad605f059e01bb461fBlock Operator
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