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 6642005 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 48229207 epoch_slot_no: 104407 block_no: 6641828 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 67975 time: 2021-12-18 02:44:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84498138054754334802264edc67a421f0de88babf8b3b32cabb5d5573854456Block Operator
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