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 6688704 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49196053 epoch_slot_no: 207253 block_no: 6688527 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 13579 time: 2021-12-29 07:19:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3aff4df89e5de3b9bdaa71b8228e1b0471deba2d244181e1a682bda0647ebcBlock Operator
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