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 6701862 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 49463147 epoch_slot_no: 42347 block_no: 6701685 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 42166 time: 2022-01-01 09:30:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997f3998017491582ec8b67e326626c75ae5c9ab3a13a69e0f5f84251716c05aBlock Operator
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