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 6700122 Details
Epoch: 312Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 49429140
epoch_slot_no: 8340
block_no: 6699945
slot_leader_id: 6447667
size: 13879
time: 2022-01-01 00:03:51
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x15887fb92402106ecf4cec3a2a26d39ed0923006047b35c9b1a1d1948d77bb4b
Block Operator
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