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 6708636 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 49601315 epoch_slot_no: 180515 block_no: 6708459 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 32620 time: 2022-01-02 23:53:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96000e3db883ed57ec59126058b10e1561da548933b2850a00be348b1ff9a3e0Block Operator
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