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 6762681 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 50747814 epoch_slot_no: 31014 block_no: 6762504 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 54258 time: 2022-01-16 06:21:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ccac3b36d8d4b855d1fe0b2c8513fe4be36d7f5004758a0c32548a5d1486037Block Operator
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