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 6540322 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 46142784 epoch_slot_no: 177984 block_no: 6540145 slot_leader_id: 5735343 size: 2313 time: 2021-11-23 23:11:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7e5e5fba46d8bdd9267d5b332a15d9492e50e9ee742b136f6fb7b27833fa3eaBlock Operator
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