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 6702129 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49468993 epoch_slot_no: 48193 block_no: 6701952 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 18135 time: 2022-01-01 11:08:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d2e3c8ceeece27302809931eff58dc6ddb2b8ec43aa84b59d11bb70d6df7d72Block Operator
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