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 6688687 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49195746 epoch_slot_no: 206946 block_no: 6688510 slot_leader_id: 6558340 size: 12222 time: 2021-12-29 07:13:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbec51095e0480e9bd419307f16679a972bef8bd0587feab7e22f8db3f91c41fBlock Operator
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