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 6712599 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49688016 epoch_slot_no: 267216 block_no: 6712422 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 33283 time: 2022-01-03 23:58:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0afd670cf63e5a360e92652472123ed6d22f5d4e25bbc38bf1b2c587bff8199Block Operator
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