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 6540803 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 132 slot_no: 46153141 epoch_slot_no: 188341 block_no: 6540626 slot_leader_id: 4583545 size: 63165 time: 2021-11-24 02:03:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3876dbc4881c7f51bed78ea147056896694664f00827049f3a555162da38fb5Block Operator
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