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 6688603 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49193987 epoch_slot_no: 205187 block_no: 6688426 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 6773 time: 2021-12-29 06:44:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf87986f3b61617e1662fb4c519e913f22ad2b91e067009d7d0062e956c6eaedBlock Operator
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