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 6642418 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 48237386 epoch_slot_no: 112586 block_no: 6642241 slot_leader_id: 5533488 size: 69907 time: 2021-12-18 05:01:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239fc9ab0f8cf44ddf8a697313c79a8b4a96017ec3b51db86244c5b3ac69e4c3Block Operator
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