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 6709532 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49621135 epoch_slot_no: 200335 block_no: 6709355 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 16700 time: 2022-01-03 05:23:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6d2e61edde280487c8f4da0ae7a4d52536a202b54c982c572d32477d6d7f6feBlock Operator
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