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 6763741 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 50770220 epoch_slot_no: 53420 block_no: 6763564 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 72401 time: 2022-01-16 12:35:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a09183b7c9c5c1b01a0fb21c594fd1edced0ff50c69ca7b360f236f35587d4bBlock Operator
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