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 6642979 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48249145 epoch_slot_no: 124345 block_no: 6642802 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 42780 time: 2021-12-18 08:17:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x532c3a176a17136b4466b2abf87e66ff4214b6f9d399048cc244ecc517241f83Block Operator
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