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 6642098 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48230993 epoch_slot_no: 106193 block_no: 6641921 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 69771 time: 2021-12-18 03:14:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ba131a9bde502e525d0a8eef2d9358da6d4f4235e77c397ec35be1edd9fba88Block Operator
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