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 6642705 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 48243202 epoch_slot_no: 118402 block_no: 6642528 slot_leader_id: 4581588 size: 42062 time: 2021-12-18 06:38:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcde62c72d4c10aa241b91046c6b742503e7d06973bd2db726eabfe97feee0b6Block Operator
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