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 6768023 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50862366 epoch_slot_no: 145566 block_no: 6767846 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 72465 time: 2022-01-17 14:10:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdba640c6c4fa2fee4166c3db66517f171b48fe1b0b8f93a27511a5751e37e077Block Operator
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