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 6642817 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 48245328 epoch_slot_no: 120528 block_no: 6642640 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 36699 time: 2021-12-18 07:13:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x963c0695e349825ac67051e279aecaae14b8730bf0d6d00aab4f2c46670c44dcBlock Operator
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