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 6709300 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49616215 epoch_slot_no: 195415 block_no: 6709123 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 30526 time: 2022-01-03 04:01:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa79e778cd1de38b6efa8f8e63a622dc12084ffd6bba947fd6bf0098ef30292aBlock Operator
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