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 6709844 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 49628609 epoch_slot_no: 207809 block_no: 6709667 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 41540 time: 2022-01-03 07:28:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4f368560e596fb73bb7fd00fac13e9a0d98767b4632653821c8641e351068ddBlock Operator
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