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 6717965 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49799478 epoch_slot_no: 378678 block_no: 6717788 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 53946 time: 2022-01-05 06:56:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8187f9998f6ffc29c445bd9ddec7e4ccefb4e4cb836229f8b557c3916ffd3165Block Operator
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