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 6688968 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49201683 epoch_slot_no: 212883 block_no: 6688791 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 8031 time: 2021-12-29 08:52:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e996bb89e57ea2ac003ea37d69a92d928826b07878566e783c20016799ec5eBlock Operator
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