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 6711984 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 49676046 epoch_slot_no: 255246 block_no: 6711807 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 64676 time: 2022-01-03 20:38:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a44008c6e118ce78be9763a7843b7871e7da33b1be517a0501af3bc8aeca119Block Operator
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