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 6540632 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46148760 epoch_slot_no: 183960 block_no: 6540455 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 5408 time: 2021-11-24 00:50:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0f6ee04d3784862a620dbd575a7483831b0e83541052ebdd2f8991d92a76c7eBlock Operator
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