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 6704198 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49511180 epoch_slot_no: 90380 block_no: 6704021 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 63737 time: 2022-01-01 22:51:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04c63d7795a02644c581df008c0947b5d0f9335337f57ca34c0d826abec9f4e8Block Operator
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