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 6717282 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 49784849 epoch_slot_no: 364049 block_no: 6717105 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 46018 time: 2022-01-05 02:52:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3ff69ee5a12acd8bbaf8e1323c444c20e1a97f35dd7bb7a328a572140871bfaBlock Operator
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