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 6757963 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 50648962 epoch_slot_no: 364162 block_no: 6757786 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 71443 time: 2022-01-15 02:54:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6061a6b915286fdcf247d0e2ec3c4d79e455b95a2624c2e1d4beefb87c1a69deBlock Operator
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