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 6540257 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 46141620 epoch_slot_no: 176820 block_no: 6540080 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 27827 time: 2021-11-23 22:51:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9688469e01a95c670d56d61b58c3bd3aa83c175dfafb1bade70eb38514483102Block Operator
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