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 6757026 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 126 slot_no: 50628519 epoch_slot_no: 343719 block_no: 6756849 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 71673 time: 2022-01-14 21:13:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c109a7e882ef16deabcc2a771b1e0a3cd3df83516462578c41718f015f2db0bBlock Operator
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