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 6706491 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 49556639 epoch_slot_no: 135839 block_no: 6706314 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 72005 time: 2022-01-02 11:28:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x071601d873f64c607ad0ae1f8f3f8ea3635391cebfd106a9defe00d77c375d38Block Operator
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