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 6709287 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49615896 epoch_slot_no: 195096 block_no: 6709110 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 33671 time: 2022-01-03 03:56:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85290e916eae15f86bbbf0d9d4cbdc831b059a5d25d915de23bfe9b8d5709a3dBlock Operator
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