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 6585888 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 47083241 epoch_slot_no: 254441 block_no: 6585711 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 13106 time: 2021-12-04 20:25:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9374625ac9886272545db62f4b8c9cceaf48059f8c3cf9346549b3d741872531Block Operator
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