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 6763860 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 50772911 epoch_slot_no: 56111 block_no: 6763683 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 72310 time: 2022-01-16 13:20:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7acc37a9afe3f3feb40260fdeda18d8bddd727dddf98aa7b5b5c363f314fe3b4Block Operator
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