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 6642638 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48242070 epoch_slot_no: 117270 block_no: 6642461 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 30437 time: 2021-12-18 06:19:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x478e73b01bb77921477045aa0f88ae8b04e7140d7a11a14ebe07810e6e1bcb67Block Operator
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