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 6712477 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 49685795 epoch_slot_no: 264995 block_no: 6712300 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 68485 time: 2022-01-03 23:21:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x457104f6994756a619c68726af08730014f2ed1562403f6dd6458b121c705c3fBlock Operator
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