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 6642920 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 48247827 epoch_slot_no: 123027 block_no: 6642743 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 71732 time: 2021-12-18 07:55:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12831b4cc9ca8f86eb5b75ed5a907124c89e511ddd2cbb2fdc754c30cbe82796Block Operator
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