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 6768092 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 50863713 epoch_slot_no: 146913 block_no: 6767915 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 70311 time: 2022-01-17 14:33:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x356b4a92368011510124a62795fd251964d416e032f48f0a90da4bda3da713c9Block Operator
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