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 6716602 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 49770580 epoch_slot_no: 349780 block_no: 6716425 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 67322 time: 2022-01-04 22:54:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd4ab00cc18681aff17bc0ae66cd44141b05f5bcb298edd81cae97d0ef83620Block Operator
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