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 6688690 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49195784 epoch_slot_no: 206984 block_no: 6688513 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 7431 time: 2021-12-29 07:14:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc3aeb5ed8a7b9a36a0e8fec518efdf564e86006ed091c5bb4f1735aee36beaBlock Operator
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