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 6717318 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49785809 epoch_slot_no: 365009 block_no: 6717141 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 71774 time: 2022-01-05 03:08:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3cce41bb5bea9adf80caba6109441e1608a49c9644201312e83bf52d31e02ddBlock Operator
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