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 6757304 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 50634851 epoch_slot_no: 350051 block_no: 6757127 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 72042 time: 2022-01-14 22:59:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a3882b0793eaab34af2ce4cd2e2e2054da2dd90cf8c06a5048b9b4e86a48fc0Block Operator
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