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 6760718 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 129 slot_no: 50707427 epoch_slot_no: 422627 block_no: 6760541 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 71756 time: 2022-01-15 19:08:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3cce39e0f4d46b080fdc9fad3368a8bdc44cd18f0e8e7cc8c67f0e17c8fc650Block Operator
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