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 6708766 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 49604102 epoch_slot_no: 183302 block_no: 6708589 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 70180 time: 2022-01-03 00:39:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b81267cc56958b3f6237e7e8a9dbf1cd0184f4dcb580e157e75b5a31753b3b2Block Operator
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