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 6688315 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49187911 epoch_slot_no: 199111 block_no: 6688138 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 13901 time: 2021-12-29 05:03:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4819ad17fdccc3b1d65d52aaf81b7bd7e140f3a29f65abfb0a2c50ec8a66c710Block Operator
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