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 6705159 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49529896 epoch_slot_no: 109096 block_no: 6704982 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 22288 time: 2022-01-02 04:03:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf7960b672fabe21d598aaecce1a82c29a64b9de63b9e9c07fb4e89f734b8ea2Block Operator
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