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 6642730 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 48243722 epoch_slot_no: 118922 block_no: 6642553 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 18199 time: 2021-12-18 06:46:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a658e5649386d47ed2ded85498025a908a084fb5f4d6ed9e5145b8055669f0Block Operator
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