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 6585631 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 47077459 epoch_slot_no: 248659 block_no: 6585454 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 9681 time: 2021-12-04 18:49:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb99ef7bf553c0dd172bd09283a3de94569b6ac8eb905bd2baa4cb96595a7a8d3Block Operator
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