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 6769573 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 50895421 epoch_slot_no: 178621 block_no: 6769396 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 71885 time: 2022-01-17 23:21:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44ddb945eb6049c2724ef253f1f46bb7c3dd60db0e285bd679ae2ee84f30c7e8Block Operator
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