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 6585006 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 47063903 epoch_slot_no: 235103 block_no: 6584829 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 66647 time: 2021-12-04 15:03:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe99044c1a90f09a562a502d674baa68cf7e8f8a5f1aae8e5f374f4f4f2db2b37Block Operator
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