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 6585362 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 47071488 epoch_slot_no: 242688 block_no: 6585185 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 23681 time: 2021-12-04 17:09:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd41888e628480a854ab0ef5df15c27f60fd2dd0785d812237e04f09b856467f4Block Operator
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