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 6688368 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49188960 epoch_slot_no: 200160 block_no: 6688191 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 18030 time: 2021-12-29 05:20:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1909bcf2080024cf628b59d982b1980cadb7a2c5e1be4e50023e5468be0f77Block Operator
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