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 6756293 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 50613668 epoch_slot_no: 328868 block_no: 6756116 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 30523 time: 2022-01-14 17:05:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9208f29ee7404ac70768f678d9ea5c10adb2f80f280824eeb1d310d8db9f4d86Block Operator
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