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 6707190 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 49570830 epoch_slot_no: 150030 block_no: 6707013 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 23963 time: 2022-01-02 15:25:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51c48c638a2cc0a76461c589700f02948b2e21d7a55204990336db6b28fd3cf3Block Operator
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