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 6708236 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 49592535 epoch_slot_no: 171735 block_no: 6708059 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 20038 time: 2022-01-02 21:27:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x378f73e1a90cecb480f883c215315cb0bbc067a75008c5b66a48e2ffeb96a1a7Block Operator
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