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 6716384 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 49765934 epoch_slot_no: 345134 block_no: 6716207 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 72321 time: 2022-01-04 21:37:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf624bccad2f5b2ed3f40b2babe2f9f79f187c566af3f47a679b011607ec48c1Block Operator
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