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 6541030 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 46158058 epoch_slot_no: 193258 block_no: 6540853 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 12112 time: 2021-11-24 03:25:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73f2f30f6e2fede53c6c4c2a5fb5a5e186181d892c44a12f498810a181f06cf1Block Operator
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