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 6642894 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48247028 epoch_slot_no: 122228 block_no: 6642717 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 9457 time: 2021-12-18 07:41:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x900f66b37d1d91d9c304abc44d1614d540d4d15bad2f593739de44bfefc98f6aBlock Operator
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