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 6540162 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 46139326 epoch_slot_no: 174526 block_no: 6539985 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 18835 time: 2021-11-23 22:13:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4e6a511cf87667be2bf370e819665c71f961626f63a5d70a7c82689716b8cb3Block Operator
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