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 6642860 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 48246282 epoch_slot_no: 121482 block_no: 6642683 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 11941 time: 2021-12-18 07:29:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b3141701f4b7cf3f1a0161821e1786e2d8de140355bcbbacfbad8a79cacf0a1Block Operator
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