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 6718061 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49801268 epoch_slot_no: 380468 block_no: 6717884 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 13314 time: 2022-01-05 07:25:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2558d2ea5fc0955c0dc4c662de7fc90e723306188c181b2d6875a4e273b963c4Block Operator
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