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 6701828 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49462463 epoch_slot_no: 41663 block_no: 6701651 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 15529 time: 2022-01-01 09:19:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa81dd93560c065751fe9efe74a4be1495afa0d89dfe50ce2beea6ea48be7519bBlock Operator
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