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 6642918 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48247699 epoch_slot_no: 122899 block_no: 6642741 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 5405 time: 2021-12-18 07:53:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8724e76af4854c8df8f209beadea66bfb59ffed28856ed91d65977dc4ef82bBlock Operator
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