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 6704066 Details
Epoch: 312Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 49508459
epoch_slot_no: 87659
block_no: 6703889
slot_leader_id: 4560076
size: 38549
time: 2022-01-01 22:05:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbfe5c439e0d9a3c991f5d793f3b7a6c20171aef1d4f5ca39643abe6e0a8e3ce0
Block Operator
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