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 6702141 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49469156 epoch_slot_no: 48356 block_no: 6701964 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 30135 time: 2022-01-01 11:10:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f17c93742541357fa43a55a1ea4b3e9063b7179e9ac8748c78cc55f288dfe8cBlock Operator
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