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 6540208 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 46140520 epoch_slot_no: 175720 block_no: 6540031 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 45727 time: 2021-11-23 22:33:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1faabd45d18727a5d6e87ef3ad3a998e3678de40559b993893190d50236b7fcbBlock Operator
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