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 6642710 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 48243349 epoch_slot_no: 118549 block_no: 6642533 slot_leader_id: 5596852 size: 59753 time: 2021-12-18 06:40:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x722e1011c05a0c2d1d9290a5b2fc093b3931f5d0be341234849629d21a615150Block Operator
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