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 6768540 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 50872848 epoch_slot_no: 156048 block_no: 6768363 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 72391 time: 2022-01-17 17:05:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf5f2016857b4bff7ad1592e632ce12f96a681ef8e8f60014d59f0c574c0e5cBlock Operator
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