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 6710430 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49642489 epoch_slot_no: 221689 block_no: 6710253 slot_leader_id: 5377925 size: 27430 time: 2022-01-03 11:19:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x890580c66b712373a520bd5052920f28b547d4532547582812f773e478153915Block Operator
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