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 6688076 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49182519 epoch_slot_no: 193719 block_no: 6687899 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 36129 time: 2021-12-29 03:33:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a82c4699ff2e46f6646462a3c2650242d0f04e5d0ee1a59d48e014aa12b3f9bBlock Operator
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