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 6700650 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 49439176 epoch_slot_no: 18376 block_no: 6700473 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 28033 time: 2022-01-01 02:51:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69cfd24f25bbca3e24009b96fa0b92001721113b906a7793dd9cfd6bfe2eb0e6Block Operator
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