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 6642231 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 48233884 epoch_slot_no: 109084 block_no: 6642054 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 51557 time: 2021-12-18 04:02:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53ddabebae242b953fe7f813c202faf0bff0e5eeb27787fff30f5799e1982d52Block Operator
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