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 6711821 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 49672545 epoch_slot_no: 251745 block_no: 6711644 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 35353 time: 2022-01-03 19:40:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf138f9badd3bd9af8a4898e389e176192803260e4f88d214cc8768719b389b71Block Operator
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