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 6642598 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48241277 epoch_slot_no: 116477 block_no: 6642421 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 39666 time: 2021-12-18 06:06:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2977de75ca59a676c22cb152a69039e29195aa09a0a21d3868613780badc58bBlock Operator
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