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 6642265 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 48234456 epoch_slot_no: 109656 block_no: 6642088 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 15731 time: 2021-12-18 04:12:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f89a28c004c4e90d2b8e3d59ea3905f6650d06e6c4ecdc8082802b54b3d80f7Block Operator
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