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 6769239 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 50888276 epoch_slot_no: 171476 block_no: 6769062 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 50062 time: 2022-01-17 21:22:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x865e97260c3275dac94b695a1372462efb4d9745abf322bd20bc43e1ef6cf368Block Operator
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