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 6768576 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 50873685 epoch_slot_no: 156885 block_no: 6768399 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 67712 time: 2022-01-17 17:19:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcddaa407669e0e38d23e36d2eac1b5ceba6003747272f1b62a4ee55074a4669fBlock Operator
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