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 6642416 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48237373 epoch_slot_no: 112573 block_no: 6642239 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 70778 time: 2021-12-18 05:01:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb353fdb471d826bc5e5c28b1155cf466b81254c1fb4a6c215153e81899dfb49dBlock Operator
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