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 6642417 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 48237377 epoch_slot_no: 112577 block_no: 6642240 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 72343 time: 2021-12-18 05:01:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca0d2cfe29f5637a4118321d34eafc76608fec91ecc2fe3cfabb26483ef5e5adBlock Operator
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