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 6768441 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 50870703 epoch_slot_no: 153903 block_no: 6768264 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 72249 time: 2022-01-17 16:29:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd41d477637976f660dc270734e48ad45d575b911b30c9d0bea789b5db8f0a0b1Block Operator
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