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 6642334 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 48235842 epoch_slot_no: 111042 block_no: 6642157 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 13999 time: 2021-12-18 04:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4beb7b20862b3cf2a9ef3b7821d11b726bb634a23316634b0ae316be0fe80d12Block Operator
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