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 6716470 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 49767623 epoch_slot_no: 346823 block_no: 6716293 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 62666 time: 2022-01-04 22:05:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe40c7682997bf437d93bb0da243ef6fd3a2665858bc03d9e1eafc627db7ff708Block Operator
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