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 6761657 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50726672 epoch_slot_no: 9872 block_no: 6761480 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 72397 time: 2022-01-16 00:29:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ea4d3d8a2c656cd67f1caae8fa573a2b471a3bd663718d7dba23d7648b0d6eBlock Operator
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