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 6702269 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 49471488 epoch_slot_no: 50688 block_no: 6702092 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 38624 time: 2022-01-01 11:49:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21060406ede9c4776b181b62c20fd68adcf4e09bd2c6be9c0ab0f132af60f60dBlock Operator
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