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 6706512 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49557028 epoch_slot_no: 136228 block_no: 6706335 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 25370 time: 2022-01-02 11:35:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01317c1794ed223f5ccc7e49e105220c5836201583bd9d953ecadd0f3983b580Block Operator
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