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 6540171 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 46139479 epoch_slot_no: 174679 block_no: 6539994 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 41316 time: 2021-11-23 22:16:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82be6be03c80d757a34cde195c4b38db08fda6c68f735df47a260480e6385989Block Operator
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