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 6759083 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50673285 epoch_slot_no: 388485 block_no: 6758906 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 72251 time: 2022-01-15 09:39:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f2133f3e514c3cd9ae4ecf286ca17abefdba9cfdda1f79326b772d2f13d7a73Block Operator
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