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 6769876 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 50901743 epoch_slot_no: 184943 block_no: 6769699 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 66549 time: 2022-01-18 01:07:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae50f665f8264a7f3efaf790d571b3153e813dfe15673e531fe08a70e0d82e3aBlock Operator
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