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 6708523 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49599324 epoch_slot_no: 178524 block_no: 6708346 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 29828 time: 2022-01-02 23:20:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f5d5394d9848c700db3258b866fe77bcfbd01e81f7aa69feb9cf1ddf4140ea0Block Operator
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