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 6707798 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49583460 epoch_slot_no: 162660 block_no: 6707621 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 22102 time: 2022-01-02 18:55:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb543579e2662a5c4e647e9f3bb3e4a4902705b6935c5c6630594b3484dcdcf42Block Operator
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