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 6757913 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 50647832 epoch_slot_no: 363032 block_no: 6757736 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 56925 time: 2022-01-15 02:35:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8979851eac64f5dcb705e62cda36ecd64a7eddcbf557df0d9e8f58c5176ca594Block Operator
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