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 6688083 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49182642 epoch_slot_no: 193842 block_no: 6687906 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 36692 time: 2021-12-29 03:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f390374307e6124b0be3052ab5bc41bf0036a71e9fa7e05932dd776fce8e27fBlock Operator
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