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 6688305 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 49187738 epoch_slot_no: 198938 block_no: 6688128 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 46660 time: 2021-12-29 05:00:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa999e839adcd1675958d93ca36add4ad32c6e7c1187d9f562bec78977fc1f731Block Operator
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