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 6760713 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 178 slot_no: 50707355 epoch_slot_no: 422555 block_no: 6760536 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 71563 time: 2022-01-15 19:07:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4b628fc5e6d42183b3fb3df8c331408861baed6caf72f937c2ed5646db53ca0Block Operator
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