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 6540317 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 46142698 epoch_slot_no: 177898 block_no: 6540140 slot_leader_id: 6080065 size: 30790 time: 2021-11-23 23:09:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d14552f94a7550557d964bc3f7b9ab3d8052589efb424c2e9847d01f2ef792aBlock Operator
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