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 6585638 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 47077724 epoch_slot_no: 248924 block_no: 6585461 slot_leader_id: 5326616 size: 38574 time: 2021-12-04 18:53:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c05b215d976866434f951a3183609ed57d1f05e39be2ed75dd5ea5b82764ca5Block Operator
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