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 6540156 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 46139178 epoch_slot_no: 174378 block_no: 6539979 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 16730 time: 2021-11-23 22:11:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f58b350c66007d1ab057dec4905945ddb6c97218e5237c5c3d7e41ec9fc9b8Block Operator
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