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 6688276 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49187189 epoch_slot_no: 198389 block_no: 6688099 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 7367 time: 2021-12-29 04:51:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcad68221188b21fbce17b1e4bfa827d3621c6e702fd585f2fd7773b93b217ee3Block Operator
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