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 6759492 Details
Epoch: 314Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 50681606
epoch_slot_no: 396806
block_no: 6759315
slot_leader_id: 6447896
size: 28975
time: 2022-01-15 11:58:17
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x36d2b4716c7bcb26cfabb0d10479680ef7c0eec6da9bc6ed78c0d96bb14fc146
Block Operator
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