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 6707455 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49576315 epoch_slot_no: 155515 block_no: 6707278 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 22978 time: 2022-01-02 16:56:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f99d4606a25bd9874b42e6bb1ee8bfcae50531bd88c3b675e0b0148fa291743Block Operator
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