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 6766248 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 50824260 epoch_slot_no: 107460 block_no: 6766071 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 71665 time: 2022-01-17 03:35:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7a75575ae30978622649d7a8ec8c9325dea0d6e4b9d4f615d11457343d69221Block Operator
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