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 6756569 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 50619543 epoch_slot_no: 334743 block_no: 6756392 slot_leader_id: 6756569 size: 71998 time: 2022-01-14 18:43:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88b8610efdb04c4eff67cbad30971e189a87d80ff978ca68815680bb8342d467Block Operator
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