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 6700578 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49437911 epoch_slot_no: 17111 block_no: 6700401 slot_leader_id: 5449482 size: 63592 time: 2022-01-01 02:30:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bab245c41dd910092c268196ffa689935a34d62e75c63f9ab79399527961e62Block Operator
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