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 6642255 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48234293 epoch_slot_no: 109493 block_no: 6642078 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 10336 time: 2021-12-18 04:09:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e19e4c8a11694a10075d0263b6338417e5dd39b0e1fe81e2e2113b45c8737f1Block Operator
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