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 6642305 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 48235167 epoch_slot_no: 110367 block_no: 6642128 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 13143 time: 2021-12-18 04:24:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe225053528a65c62f9f02089c0be4bae61bd52ab33e063838450ec472a339c7bBlock Operator
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