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 6540249 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 46141403 epoch_slot_no: 176603 block_no: 6540072 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 9843 time: 2021-11-23 22:48:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02b86dc068bd2102458664559cf3c0cefd00844c24fb7deca7efbdd92f967734Block Operator
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