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 6714646 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49730287 epoch_slot_no: 309487 block_no: 6714469 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 40355 time: 2022-01-04 11:42:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95e8440a509911500aa71efbe1efc68e3d107825dc7e253c1752e7e5df458075Block Operator
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