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 6642867 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48246471 epoch_slot_no: 121671 block_no: 6642690 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 13293 time: 2021-12-18 07:32:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406b7974281026b53dddfe362a884649b30922f01111538d799864c47e17b376Block Operator
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