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 6642175 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 48232697 epoch_slot_no: 107897 block_no: 6641998 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 63687 time: 2021-12-18 03:43:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aee5247ab414c31f697346132814bd119bbac01099db77965aee28b5a6eb1dbBlock Operator
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