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 6706072 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49548255 epoch_slot_no: 127455 block_no: 6705895 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 23804 time: 2022-01-02 09:09:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76d918536ae93d6def1f834d637772de2725b12c5f49836f2b80a3c1b8638aceBlock Operator
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