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 6769195 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 50887305 epoch_slot_no: 170505 block_no: 6769018 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 72271 time: 2022-01-17 21:06:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf144bd8f0f3f9518d4fd49587ba350a7997c40a4b50f9cb59b02bb9800d731bdBlock Operator
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