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 6540272 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 46141915 epoch_slot_no: 177115 block_no: 6540095 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 33943 time: 2021-11-23 22:56:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a419e79d888299a2940be3fbdf0b8e709902f8b3326087d07d64f5660c96f1Block Operator
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