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 6704475 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 49516942 epoch_slot_no: 96142 block_no: 6704298 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 22744 time: 2022-01-02 00:27:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x664851b37531ef48aae392f4da57c6dfae4fe92d615e8ee9ea540e688b282a13Block Operator
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