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 6642493 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 48239045 epoch_slot_no: 114245 block_no: 6642316 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 4157 time: 2021-12-18 05:28:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52618504754898ab1e76c81eb7fd33b4769062ebc7cbcaed937a78c6f4eadd1Block Operator
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