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 6642712 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 48243396 epoch_slot_no: 118596 block_no: 6642535 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 17752 time: 2021-12-18 06:41:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542ca6ea4cb29ba132ad822fbc98c4acd90d0b0051f3bce81b3817f606a68f18Block Operator
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