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 6540219 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 46140728 epoch_slot_no: 175928 block_no: 6540042 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 36815 time: 2021-11-23 22:36:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e0af771b9958df5f82693b24a8f7eee4c69da12d9a79b436ab8a94095d63a8Block Operator
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