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 6540234 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 121 slot_no: 46141016 epoch_slot_no: 176216 block_no: 6540057 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 63573 time: 2021-11-23 22:41:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa49376691b41f6ff890882daedea7833db5871dcde0c8bdcda96db1197fa0994Block Operator
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