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 6583605 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 47032148 epoch_slot_no: 203348 block_no: 6583428 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 28339 time: 2021-12-04 06:13:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a2b86c88d684e0aeed9738d79a0d62d4af762dc6f86919c5ef6e30c8ccfc2b8Block Operator
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