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 6704739 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 49521946 epoch_slot_no: 101146 block_no: 6704562 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 71677 time: 2022-01-02 01:50:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d5b9b0c641985aed759f64f9c56c509bf080f66be9cbf7de288f5e086d72c68Block Operator
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