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 6709295 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49616061 epoch_slot_no: 195261 block_no: 6709118 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 5688 time: 2022-01-03 03:59:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497229f1310b16543bea36d15d0e1e043c961cd9cfa315a8d60ef86c5db322eaBlock Operator
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