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 6642413 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 48237318 epoch_slot_no: 112518 block_no: 6642236 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 72116 time: 2021-12-18 05:00:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b95288aa8fb7ce6b6cd5c478fc04f03b2cca718a77361c68dfa9bcb32a2f0bbBlock Operator
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