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 6540924 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 46155615 epoch_slot_no: 190815 block_no: 6540747 slot_leader_id: 6540924 size: 24044 time: 2021-11-24 02:45:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90760db23b768839c2e2fd5d65b9f5edd8e04ca400d3a5fed3889572be73cb2aBlock Operator
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