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 6712861 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49693350 epoch_slot_no: 272550 block_no: 6712684 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 51292 time: 2022-01-04 01:27:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x138c1dd8c60cc2d8f374ecbf92fbc0e586e7a01bc73d3ce1edd3bd6b1efc77c9Block Operator
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