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 6540211 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 46140570 epoch_slot_no: 175770 block_no: 6540034 slot_leader_id: 5900283 size: 19413 time: 2021-11-23 22:34:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00a7b1d27bb97feb878b7683571501b600850bb0593b7138dba3ba46afbd6c14Block Operator
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