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 6712789 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49691932 epoch_slot_no: 271132 block_no: 6712612 slot_leader_id: 5377925 size: 72365 time: 2022-01-04 01:03:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af61baa5c97dd4305a6184e9f9419d22fb31b932e41e2eb67f96e375d1d3b78Block Operator
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