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 6709273 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 49615593 epoch_slot_no: 194793 block_no: 6709096 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 69075 time: 2022-01-03 03:51:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c2761ef6bf3130cea3b6b5e49cb07d23226cf8cd093053398b722208664575Block Operator
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