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 6700431 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49435029 epoch_slot_no: 14229 block_no: 6700254 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 72353 time: 2022-01-01 01:42:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e2f33de57c5b75455e3a99e7637863f9c6764956e6df89a4dbea07b35d2860bBlock Operator
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