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 6714179 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49720715 epoch_slot_no: 299915 block_no: 6714002 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 12461 time: 2022-01-04 09:03:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aa5c17fff74445146ba1cdb1bb0c1f73656f5e4ddd762fe1778fbcbe8c20cf1Block Operator
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