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 6704825 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 49523564 epoch_slot_no: 102764 block_no: 6704648 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 58412 time: 2022-01-02 02:17:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb24c5b8cdc4fcd9ae62865d2bd3e985734e4b3c04e1543634db9959c0091d8c9Block Operator
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