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 6719589 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49832759 epoch_slot_no: 411959 block_no: 6719412 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 70397 time: 2022-01-05 16:10:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2df82b88d720dc6fb24d4f951d0a7984525e0e84748fa5f5fcb529d784673b4Block Operator
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