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 6768802 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 50878468 epoch_slot_no: 161668 block_no: 6768625 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 69054 time: 2022-01-17 18:39:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x026ccd73e804c3005fef9126a58116b498cf7e63bfcc539e6478ced7925778e8Block Operator
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