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 6719425 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 49829728 epoch_slot_no: 408928 block_no: 6719248 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 48141 time: 2022-01-05 15:20:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2151d6a55a30babe3c44f90995c3e05b03af7ded2e9e40c9760fe204faa55fa5Block Operator
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