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 6540314 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 46142669 epoch_slot_no: 177869 block_no: 6540137 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 1993 time: 2021-11-23 23:09:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44aea2a7427a65ca5cab35c25fe2307c62a3fcde96960416c8a50e074775a637Block Operator
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