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 6718142 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 49803015 epoch_slot_no: 382215 block_no: 6717965 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 71691 time: 2022-01-05 07:55:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c925e720a491801edcb733cc24215c258edf6189fb4000dcd20e299f5871ee8Block Operator
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