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 6688214 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49185690 epoch_slot_no: 196890 block_no: 6688037 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 1646 time: 2021-12-29 04:26:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43851954d9e7fb6963544b04cf51ff5821266b4882eff4fd1b9689c8504de560Block Operator
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