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 6541044 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46158392 epoch_slot_no: 193592 block_no: 6540867 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 4852 time: 2021-11-24 03:31:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x749526f61e2a7a7c642323259f30757659af64e415f9ff904998c4e795d6493bBlock Operator
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