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 6712434 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 49684956 epoch_slot_no: 264156 block_no: 6712257 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 72186 time: 2022-01-03 23:07:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba897edab000513b833a9bafc4f2e26c3ad921c74d755bb182c9a15ea88dee80Block Operator
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