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 6718772 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 49816572 epoch_slot_no: 395772 block_no: 6718595 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 70604 time: 2022-01-05 11:41:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ff9c9e6e4403bd017e0104b2ed389e85240443c1312e6f45b24342214b15c12Block Operator
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