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 6688646 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49194696 epoch_slot_no: 205896 block_no: 6688469 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 26263 time: 2021-12-29 06:56:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574ce9f91cf4b084d7a61702e24e1370f356e667364a2c49b2117cfefc529319Block Operator
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