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 6584722 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 47057561 epoch_slot_no: 228761 block_no: 6584545 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 19800 time: 2021-12-04 13:17:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x468f06ef035aa07c87293d9a1517f4948e7c5ee3e9b1f2bc0b49da126bcd2379Block Operator
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