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 6688537 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49192762 epoch_slot_no: 203962 block_no: 6688360 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 6605 time: 2021-12-29 06:24:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80d4831015fad4000ce9210de6e3e58bdb0a9275c15b004a788d0d1c740b499eBlock Operator
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