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 6762395 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 50742581 epoch_slot_no: 25781 block_no: 6762218 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 72218 time: 2022-01-16 04:54:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92ad02f645e7dcd640a249870cda8c29109c4eb6c1701a1cfc04d9c8133bfeddBlock Operator
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