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 6585181 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 47067779 epoch_slot_no: 238979 block_no: 6585004 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 68020 time: 2021-12-04 16:07:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b2851a67587d7a32e81f62147f499e478b64da1116d6e6c74b0cee80e6b9740Block Operator
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