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 6642909 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 48247403 epoch_slot_no: 122603 block_no: 6642732 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 11674 time: 2021-12-18 07:48:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7e45835721869c7708f6b2bb678c97a0e1868fac7342dd4871aa5ca1488cd23Block Operator
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