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 6540092 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 46137858 epoch_slot_no: 173058 block_no: 6539915 slot_leader_id: 5839462 size: 49313 time: 2021-11-23 21:49:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b5e0e727bd3bf2a34209debe0ec2b6cc37ca3e7fa395db4326b78aac22ef1fcBlock Operator
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