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 6585945 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 47084535 epoch_slot_no: 255735 block_no: 6585768 slot_leader_id: 5520746 size: 43600 time: 2021-12-04 20:47:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb6539150bbaaaba97717b0b652cf8ae4747a374d5f8e55445dc9a6763801d0Block Operator
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