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 6717641 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 49792646 epoch_slot_no: 371846 block_no: 6717464 slot_leader_id: 6403578 size: 72178 time: 2022-01-05 05:02:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7395f071534423be22dc5c694b3479e8e6cb1b0added4d6ca2becb4918e5a774Block Operator
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