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 6764856 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 50793916 epoch_slot_no: 77116 block_no: 6764679 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 71574 time: 2022-01-16 19:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x991820e09d53818b5b2495a8e7b538a8e08ecd04374199c0b97056f8aa7733b8Block Operator
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