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 6716726 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49773060 epoch_slot_no: 352260 block_no: 6716549 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 60514 time: 2022-01-04 23:35:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50db9aaf7bd46ff80d2070eaf37f7eab388ce93086ce249ef95627c08efa1e6dBlock Operator
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