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 6762370 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 50741926 epoch_slot_no: 25126 block_no: 6762193 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 72205 time: 2022-01-16 04:43:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e7d542d50c3c69dec6c69c903a2999834b85b3e4e17c8512a051ba9903b6a0Block Operator
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