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 6688587 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49193760 epoch_slot_no: 204960 block_no: 6688410 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 28333 time: 2021-12-29 06:40:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb255d0e8f84302dcc3b37f36ad85992332e3d0a377f7ee967ecbf5ad949cbc1Block Operator
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