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 6709919 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49630427 epoch_slot_no: 209627 block_no: 6709742 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 18930 time: 2022-01-03 07:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6130741e954b92b155cb5bbf0673e18bc4d437ac02b368a59026130ca4ec52d1Block Operator
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