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 6702866 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 49484226 epoch_slot_no: 63426 block_no: 6702689 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 72214 time: 2022-01-01 15:21:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd087a5e97a676d520330739688e618626bc682043d6298475b1cb0bd9876557bBlock Operator
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