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 6642701 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48243122 epoch_slot_no: 118322 block_no: 6642524 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 6047 time: 2021-12-18 06:36:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x314fc4fda132a2d6641c534a88c9370296f4b99a05d83764af0babf78fb3be88Block Operator
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