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 6714816 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49733624 epoch_slot_no: 312824 block_no: 6714639 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 13409 time: 2022-01-04 12:38:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a575c7729ab870d0a9d983e228bbf94a87ea8d95b5886b9e8a9f88412e1064eBlock Operator
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