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 6706326 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 49553166 epoch_slot_no: 132366 block_no: 6706149 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 26064 time: 2022-01-02 10:30:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe39b012e02912da637a80f2197532cdcdc06cb59e1e5cb6d55df82e265d0fae7Block Operator
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