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 6709524 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 49620978 epoch_slot_no: 200178 block_no: 6709347 slot_leader_id: 4640685 size: 46643 time: 2022-01-03 05:21:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f84b0eb8cea53340ea00353744cca77277740e219e4ff1b45735a2b17c08a8Block Operator
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