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 6711678 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 49669598 epoch_slot_no: 248798 block_no: 6711501 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 67719 time: 2022-01-03 18:51:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefc18467c9ab343c9b04483a4d2509dfd6b19918ba6884f83306734041a7539aBlock Operator
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