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 6688208 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49185553 epoch_slot_no: 196753 block_no: 6688031 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 16336 time: 2021-12-29 04:24:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa3c4fb0388fa983653b4685c1526b831caf10b47b099f016bcd9ad19b8cbedfBlock Operator
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