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 6765657 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50811262 epoch_slot_no: 94462 block_no: 6765480 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 66780 time: 2022-01-16 23:59:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9265a2e1a7368e908fc6c3b9941a1b8109e34cbb0299c7ae6086b8edb7960641Block Operator
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