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 6766528 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 50830403 epoch_slot_no: 113603 block_no: 6766351 slot_leader_id: 6070380 size: 56564 time: 2022-01-17 05:18:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe71ba756140355295ea952a299c30545719fe25d27544a4e9dea6458ec34eecbBlock Operator
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