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 6540609 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 46148449 epoch_slot_no: 183649 block_no: 6540432 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 2727 time: 2021-11-24 00:45:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cd19e6bb4fc645bdc0829ef8800087c0deb83ab7421faffda8898547ace8451Block Operator
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