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 6761148 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 50716143 epoch_slot_no: 431343 block_no: 6760971 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 72340 time: 2022-01-15 21:33:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e601137e13b41d3a9a135ee1cf76cf6224ae2ac0c2c1e0c5d250c09b8eceec7Block Operator
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