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 6766934 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 50839701 epoch_slot_no: 122901 block_no: 6766757 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 70086 time: 2022-01-17 07:53:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7d4a2823185820902b25684dc2b5065c3898b3cfa78755d8dee2a690207501Block Operator
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