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 6764604 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 50788805 epoch_slot_no: 72005 block_no: 6764427 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 71684 time: 2022-01-16 17:44:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ec3b53f4c3f7131f01e825cbddbd187ccf39aa142496420e015c39f2dca8a19Block Operator
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