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 6758237 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50654782 epoch_slot_no: 369982 block_no: 6758060 slot_leader_id: 5322044 size: 65989 time: 2022-01-15 04:31:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e067b088c121be757952c3b469f28825dca8d9de2dffe9a14d4e32b8fb1021Block Operator
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