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 6540558 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 46147498 epoch_slot_no: 182698 block_no: 6540381 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 35986 time: 2021-11-24 00:29:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x646e62bbf43fbf1f270aa61cd1c4a078c5ad589d05518fe04b9dfb62124d3881Block Operator
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