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 6642756 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48244137 epoch_slot_no: 119337 block_no: 6642579 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 11924 time: 2021-12-18 06:53:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x455abf039428006aae96dcd625f7abd8f20eabbcf37f686e226b9e0bd236b902Block Operator
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