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 6703343 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 49494196 epoch_slot_no: 73396 block_no: 6703166 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 72262 time: 2022-01-01 18:08:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60a1321bf3c7c0dabead9084fe45c5b403f4b79bd7b6b35e370baa48b6bb0750Block Operator
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