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 6756518 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 50618239 epoch_slot_no: 333439 block_no: 6756341 slot_leader_id: 6679944 size: 49673 time: 2022-01-14 18:22:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500025dd06cdadecdb728c9a7042777035974bf2ccdb6d864f640b9934c77969Block Operator
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