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 6688564 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49193313 epoch_slot_no: 204513 block_no: 6688387 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 11893 time: 2021-12-29 06:33:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c1e7753ae00f7155baa0fded2c7dfb5bbdf250e46db74333d068d2211acbe40Block Operator
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