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 6766199 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 50823105 epoch_slot_no: 106305 block_no: 6766022 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 71858 time: 2022-01-17 03:16:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79fea4335b82c9a4f853a57cff4481cd58f2b2753d681fed0c3e28e3e9196fa8Block Operator
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