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 6584485 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 47052433 epoch_slot_no: 223633 block_no: 6584308 slot_leader_id: 4758942 size: 71973 time: 2021-12-04 11:52:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7f20555d192a306a2f0eb43382ece1fc4e75c46fa89239305afea73b410b4cfBlock Operator
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