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 6759790 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 50688205 epoch_slot_no: 403405 block_no: 6759613 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 71765 time: 2022-01-15 13:48:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b27083981da99174251d177ae8aeca7848540da694313737f059cda73aff085Block Operator
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