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 6642325 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 48235734 epoch_slot_no: 110934 block_no: 6642148 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 72184 time: 2021-12-18 04:33:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3068e288a84c15fddfd355e082700083cce003508ef7a8018cf2cc314b307aa7Block Operator
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