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 6703698 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49500908 epoch_slot_no: 80108 block_no: 6703521 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 16262 time: 2022-01-01 19:59:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203cdcabbaede57e5d8d89ba2c1678882b732b9a436edf3d35530faec9e9a472Block Operator
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