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 6642310 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48235285 epoch_slot_no: 110485 block_no: 6642133 slot_leader_id: 5875070 size: 35249 time: 2021-12-18 04:26:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc08ad48d0dc8d2e50789842f6dc9cf6c3103f81388a689b8881c2eb9ee87be1aBlock Operator
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