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 6766957 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 50840068 epoch_slot_no: 123268 block_no: 6766780 slot_leader_id: 6075926 size: 15197 time: 2022-01-17 07:59:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392c9c31df95c12225573151d6a705c18e2ddb2a165f94b726975bc3e0aa3d1dBlock Operator
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