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 6688000 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49181185 epoch_slot_no: 192385 block_no: 6687823 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 9624 time: 2021-12-29 03:11:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce98ace1ee42b1999894ed63f529a44723192dd84f2652415f2284fea4731f46Block Operator
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