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 6688409 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49189902 epoch_slot_no: 201102 block_no: 6688232 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 21236 time: 2021-12-29 05:36:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f15f2590a0c70d9521eaa31cecb87a3842c5b0f86dae8c32a74fccd09ff1108Block Operator
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