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 6707089 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49568806 epoch_slot_no: 148006 block_no: 6706912 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 70176 time: 2022-01-02 14:51:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc869c7f4e52626393311f41c34c458f05f8c7ba5dfbcc1fa28612ca0570da1d5Block Operator
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