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 6540031 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 46136609 epoch_slot_no: 171809 block_no: 6539854 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 47832 time: 2021-11-23 21:28:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253178d03c41da7eedcd03c72222c87e3b0841b01d7f28ccf16f1b78bba8cdb4Block Operator
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