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 6761102 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 50715382 epoch_slot_no: 430582 block_no: 6760925 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 72022 time: 2022-01-15 21:21:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a4646e8b594eb8533883c4ad59a4c887dfc3d5dfffd8c13086bf6646002e670Block Operator
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