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 6642196 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 48233164 epoch_slot_no: 108364 block_no: 6642019 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 67403 time: 2021-12-18 03:50:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a101419e0a244ba0332655648609caa4d9e952b459734b95d308922d0626baBlock Operator
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