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 6540966 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 46156572 epoch_slot_no: 191772 block_no: 6540789 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 24951 time: 2021-11-24 03:01:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6220ae074c9cf8b3a438330b7a8fbd35fd7aafea607de844801d9b9e84f1d1bbBlock Operator
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