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 6541960 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 46178119 epoch_slot_no: 213319 block_no: 6541783 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 63759 time: 2021-11-24 09:00:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56d6d2170aebce3f848cf3836a4442077e277beb65a3dfbc38d99c93e9b8057eBlock Operator
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