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 6704340 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49514050 epoch_slot_no: 93250 block_no: 6704163 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 72384 time: 2022-01-01 23:39:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e44d4104230d4580dd3f66654d79ef85c0060f21d485aabc57f1c65516ff514Block Operator
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