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 6764819 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 50793192 epoch_slot_no: 76392 block_no: 6764642 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 72246 time: 2022-01-16 18:58:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa99499db9ac5ba2031e6f39dd882da48ad545e0f9dd0c753c11cbf5bd92df0faBlock Operator
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