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 6642080 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 48230589 epoch_slot_no: 105789 block_no: 6641903 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 66050 time: 2021-12-18 03:08:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5abede48ac00fda310642772551e94135700caadbb8f1e69cae27eb321104a2dBlock Operator
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