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 6642408 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48237089 epoch_slot_no: 112289 block_no: 6642231 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 48433 time: 2021-12-18 04:56:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2def9f451c39e7b12ee00d9092180942dd66aada61d825780fa850fd1294a0Block Operator
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