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 6759171 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 50675137 epoch_slot_no: 390337 block_no: 6758994 slot_leader_id: 6759171 size: 54211 time: 2022-01-15 10:10:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1791437725c0e0e966f941de01864ae4c2d7a92b919717ea6643db6fb67635feBlock Operator
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