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 6688325 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49188083 epoch_slot_no: 199283 block_no: 6688148 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 18261 time: 2021-12-29 05:06:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709755abd4dbb29106086d1a9f7ae01e054f054b2f7d6c4b6cd0d2ee1ad365dfBlock Operator
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