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 6762712 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 50748518 epoch_slot_no: 31718 block_no: 6762535 slot_leader_id: 6214749 size: 66638 time: 2022-01-16 06:33:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe02c46b66b1f3138e4592edc5a03a515a0f64b0f498b4776719079bd0bcc2ee6Block Operator
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