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 6706733 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 49561317 epoch_slot_no: 140517 block_no: 6706556 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 13400 time: 2022-01-02 12:46:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf855569404aaba7c438bd7378479da14bc7c0042e612ad9c9021b33061cf628dBlock Operator
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