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 6540037 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 46136695 epoch_slot_no: 171895 block_no: 6539860 slot_leader_id: 5896667 size: 39728 time: 2021-11-23 21:29:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b573716e9fe253832fbbec2210a30bf3065a3cba9b1d81d2677e8c48469145bBlock Operator
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