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 6767744 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 50856427 epoch_slot_no: 139627 block_no: 6767567 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 72417 time: 2022-01-17 12:31:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb70c08501ad1cdd7ba063272da54fd225daf4f2ad432f48d9103a67f9b1bd6fBlock Operator
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