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 6585234 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 47068805 epoch_slot_no: 240005 block_no: 6585057 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 25970 time: 2021-12-04 16:24:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc830b3a9c660fe9d3d31190cb9aec258a53e5a9c4baba3528d467bf9ea94b8c9Block Operator
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