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 6768235 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50866837 epoch_slot_no: 150037 block_no: 6768058 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 72367 time: 2022-01-17 15:25:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3fcb09a34c173e01707b73c37e139c4e0a9f6b5f73c562021b583ed410c2a90Block Operator
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