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 6708207 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49591975 epoch_slot_no: 171175 block_no: 6708030 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 23859 time: 2022-01-02 21:17:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd109e5641062b51f99b455b30740b79c1db0c2220f337cdb1ffea11c44d955Block Operator
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