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 6585212 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 47068462 epoch_slot_no: 239662 block_no: 6585035 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 2112 time: 2021-12-04 16:19:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b2e5d7dd95be37de6b2ba802a1b2c676c2adab064b436ba48f21a3d0537a8feBlock Operator
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