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 6540123 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 46138492 epoch_slot_no: 173692 block_no: 6539946 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 2621 time: 2021-11-23 21:59:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x774ab7d56ba36bdb50d4ce1872ad225e18caf348fac3e413c5337064fd7ec390Block Operator
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