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 6761647 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 50726442 epoch_slot_no: 9642 block_no: 6761470 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 72360 time: 2022-01-16 00:25:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116d00d93e590ed14b2ea6c27d4acc7934c8e8929310a1d091d0bd94f9ff3305Block Operator
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