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 6768458 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 50871066 epoch_slot_no: 154266 block_no: 6768281 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 71492 time: 2022-01-17 16:35:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc337c90e61e3b4f6ba7afdcf3aeaf455a0dd4481198d03f42d6eece7ef22d2e9Block Operator
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