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 6642450 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48238127 epoch_slot_no: 113327 block_no: 6642273 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 31081 time: 2021-12-18 05:13:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x414a14aedd7b5fc3b65b4c147a9ca19b99e5881a9be0928a2178aeb5a78d5fa3Block Operator
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