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 6768741 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 50877196 epoch_slot_no: 160396 block_no: 6768564 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 72424 time: 2022-01-17 18:18:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1d3ac39f1bfb9a52ec9babcc9a60ee0bb1a2963bd3a82db843aa954f9c75c5fBlock Operator
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