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 6712568 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49687440 epoch_slot_no: 266640 block_no: 6712391 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 19875 time: 2022-01-03 23:48:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9587ac112865f5b091298994774f88465f64af7dcad145898807d19dec811bf2Block Operator
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