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 6540398 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 46144452 epoch_slot_no: 179652 block_no: 6540221 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 8760 time: 2021-11-23 23:39:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e5621482a11ba5214ea2ed6e5cc04a10dbcf11e46e266f123279ad5bd4b6959Block Operator
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