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 6713597 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49708799 epoch_slot_no: 287999 block_no: 6713420 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 17319 time: 2022-01-04 05:44:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a916ee90ffd58d56d05467157b15cca182968fb717e8467212aaaa90933970Block Operator
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