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 6704949 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 49525940 epoch_slot_no: 105140 block_no: 6704772 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 68308 time: 2022-01-02 02:57:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x197aef8eeb62c2309ba3e14965070a5af39cd11fe3019db3964db235e5239e9fBlock Operator
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