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 6717396 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49787421 epoch_slot_no: 366621 block_no: 6717219 slot_leader_id: 4563114 size: 72348 time: 2022-01-05 03:35:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8853e63c95b436f4b6c57de14f42b9f909ea6fa8b8be8d64c5896ca7da60696aBlock Operator
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