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 6708095 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 49589574 epoch_slot_no: 168774 block_no: 6707918 slot_leader_id: 4695943 size: 71866 time: 2022-01-02 20:37:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88612cb91733697aa3a61f8cfbe2f505472a9343c19038fc930e768371e0272bBlock Operator
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