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 6709685 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 49624967 epoch_slot_no: 204167 block_no: 6709508 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 49636 time: 2022-01-03 06:27:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb60ad3d602b42db417b47f6a94e4d94fcae64839b5b87b9d8f80a6c363d002feBlock Operator
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