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 6717199 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49782975 epoch_slot_no: 362175 block_no: 6717022 slot_leader_id: 6498060 size: 57552 time: 2022-01-05 02:21:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383ff8a7107c74c0da852bef689b74f1c7779d29c69dd7204052bd6f975ad23fBlock Operator
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