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 6759974 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 50691923 epoch_slot_no: 407123 block_no: 6759797 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 71965 time: 2022-01-15 14:50:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e9be443f39bd620e570dc39e04940e2a5821acd4c9560f1772a50b553bf31c7Block Operator
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