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 6706524 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 49557277 epoch_slot_no: 136477 block_no: 6706347 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 17638 time: 2022-01-02 11:39:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5f7a39b32ff87fb15c279e851dabb7f3dd3666550a798038d391c3162048516Block Operator
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