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 6540097 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 110 slot_no: 46137973 epoch_slot_no: 173173 block_no: 6539920 slot_leader_id: 5560507 size: 62076 time: 2021-11-23 21:51:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5894dac2ffe6a45f9eb94cc3c04d93600f3690fcca85e409de25d7137b8627Block Operator
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