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 6718557 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49811893 epoch_slot_no: 391093 block_no: 6718380 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 17694 time: 2022-01-05 10:23:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1bc8c33b79d981f799a13fbdba06693de7473eeb3ab7dbad7c9e850bb8cafaBlock Operator
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