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 6707611 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49579560 epoch_slot_no: 158760 block_no: 6707434 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 14208 time: 2022-01-02 17:50:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33012738ce75c42cbb01b187190cb9634dda4dc1f3a99a8990eb9379c0eb16b2Block Operator
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