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 6719225 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49825489 epoch_slot_no: 404689 block_no: 6719048 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 64759 time: 2022-01-05 14:09:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe77c206d971e5c6a8106059bebf7e98c07be5a73748c8510c3ed603428436b4bBlock Operator
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