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 6767678 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 50855200 epoch_slot_no: 138400 block_no: 6767501 slot_leader_id: 6491441 size: 71805 time: 2022-01-17 12:11:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50cfa69056cbac79a5a0d960c5f564b417a985ddb003cfa0ade58040778d7725Block Operator
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