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 6718824 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 49817862 epoch_slot_no: 397062 block_no: 6718647 slot_leader_id: 6193639 size: 72185 time: 2022-01-05 12:02:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6018d2601b5c241d7efabae3c9ff6d692177712fe212288fa917506a4c125a1Block Operator
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