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 6764681 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50790193 epoch_slot_no: 73393 block_no: 6764504 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 72152 time: 2022-01-16 18:08:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27ef0985125e18fc259b021bacf6436990f43a9069c96df61546f5680a23760fBlock Operator
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