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 6710042 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49633149 epoch_slot_no: 212349 block_no: 6709865 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 10268 time: 2022-01-03 08:44:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27498f079cfb83d12a0603223a2a28169f7605d2e8112e41c8dbeda6fd6846d8Block Operator
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