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 6714305 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49723705 epoch_slot_no: 302905 block_no: 6714128 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 49055 time: 2022-01-04 09:53:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c504487763a5377e727820e3998ed51270e2744463d5e045a1a528f042d2e7Block Operator
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