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 6757353 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 50635717 epoch_slot_no: 350917 block_no: 6757176 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 72250 time: 2022-01-14 23:13:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578f49b8cc37bda07fff6f72bde8d9fa32acc3137d524313c9b22411e1074ac8Block Operator
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