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 6768648 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 50875071 epoch_slot_no: 158271 block_no: 6768471 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 69025 time: 2022-01-17 17:42:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde9df1a71ebffe7944ebcfb89ea24c828919dec715e3c94c4b0f917fb29ea3a4Block Operator
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