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 6759846 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 50689248 epoch_slot_no: 404448 block_no: 6759669 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 63737 time: 2022-01-15 14:05:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6392c36ee301d0b1421bff64cb094b5aa6c4fa3e475c8948af4a286f858248bBlock Operator
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