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 6700488 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49436177 epoch_slot_no: 15377 block_no: 6700311 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 71517 time: 2022-01-01 02:01:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb27e7f877c930d7ced02e80e0c7d9577b1adbec39f2eaf883523152013d400Block Operator
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