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 6761919 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 50731952 epoch_slot_no: 15152 block_no: 6761742 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 70832 time: 2022-01-16 01:57:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32150da144bab9c8ef28e36536c6f0b264819894b4d7a74e5a1a7bfd98a82fe5Block Operator
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