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 6706949 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49566172 epoch_slot_no: 145372 block_no: 6706772 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 23180 time: 2022-01-02 14:07:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9b4a1265eb8bb81cae2f009ed1567dc49a81998eea4d66d987e9e1cf798dc34Block Operator
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