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 6642230 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48233844 epoch_slot_no: 109044 block_no: 6642053 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 23763 time: 2021-12-18 04:02:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a666f588abd000364f98d2e707e50e90670a5eb10fe1dc0d25a508b732078bBlock Operator
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