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 6716849 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49775743 epoch_slot_no: 354943 block_no: 6716672 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 72356 time: 2022-01-05 00:20:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2edc28e5f61758607704f413f8501d1b60e534a3f03986efec24d7c9d5a2b418Block Operator
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