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 6586139 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 47087750 epoch_slot_no: 258950 block_no: 6585962 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 22006 time: 2021-12-04 21:40:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7768698f6b58f3609303e56d7c38d648aaf37dab85759135ad08407287549f2aBlock Operator
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