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 6585024 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 47064220 epoch_slot_no: 235420 block_no: 6584847 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 48589 time: 2021-12-04 15:08:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12b3707624683f20a03333adc67fe4ee77d8ca89936da7d02eb81e20fcc35beaBlock Operator
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