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 6704265 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 49512448 epoch_slot_no: 91648 block_no: 6704088 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 57509 time: 2022-01-01 23:12:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0491ead93a7502da34e5746b0e18de6f8d5dde79209b2a46ca273b3b212da20eBlock Operator
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