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 6763372 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 50762795 epoch_slot_no: 45995 block_no: 6763195 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 68590 time: 2022-01-16 10:31:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e73d8501396b2b35c8c16db2ffb717e2b90aef1ea919fd7de3429119c69765dBlock Operator
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