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 6714178 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49720701 epoch_slot_no: 299901 block_no: 6714001 slot_leader_id: 4581043 size: 13925 time: 2022-01-04 09:03:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a951272d78d85b51773f7287f72ab48d941bdab1f71b051752ecfd25b1c88a6Block Operator
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