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 6763049 Details
Epoch: 315Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 50755996
epoch_slot_no: 39196
block_no: 6762872
slot_leader_id: 4559709
size: 58578
time: 2022-01-16 08:38:07
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x98c97cced37967deef65fdc97bfe44dca26d2db06d19dbfeaa2435b72ef1f68e
Block Operator
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