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 6540493 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 46146239 epoch_slot_no: 181439 block_no: 6540316 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 8919 time: 2021-11-24 00:08:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01b9c187bcaa2e7d7817d1df52dba1d81d81a723eb715597c5a93b09be459246Block Operator
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