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 6540244 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 46141318 epoch_slot_no: 176518 block_no: 6540067 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 19290 time: 2021-11-23 22:46:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x502f93448e87b69d49ba20be77a3377fc9ddd5fa01540e2937d2df03251c2eeeBlock Operator
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