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 6541138 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 46160684 epoch_slot_no: 195884 block_no: 6540961 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 4525 time: 2021-11-24 04:09:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75758d2f08fa24e4c683ab9d89c35b7a079d553a1b3a7b2f62cdfa12c0c071f3Block Operator
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