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 6642246 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 48234110 epoch_slot_no: 109310 block_no: 6642069 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 55723 time: 2021-12-18 04:06:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x783cb73e3191d0431854f4a873b6c6e7788202dcdc592594afddaf40c34726aeBlock Operator
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