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 6703373 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 49494689 epoch_slot_no: 73889 block_no: 6703196 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 35993 time: 2022-01-01 18:16:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf828fa693ff4d6a9cab881a43b3f8fbd7b0e7b11a39a3ee8d08e4f7623d99f72Block Operator
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