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 6758276 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 50655674 epoch_slot_no: 370874 block_no: 6758099 slot_leader_id: 5483415 size: 72484 time: 2022-01-15 04:46:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944c003aee695a70a645db2b4b1d77ab7e9398982c2604e6f9f6ec051305a1daBlock Operator
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