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 6642294 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48235026 epoch_slot_no: 110226 block_no: 6642117 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 30387 time: 2021-12-18 04:21:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f83cd1b6dc2400c8075b61b351244c34a37eca80b6e7b92e5922f4ddcdf4a3eBlock Operator
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