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 6586236 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 47089472 epoch_slot_no: 260672 block_no: 6586059 slot_leader_id: 6003251 size: 18191 time: 2021-12-04 22:09:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9583591eba897253d31abc30a3f60b2abfe4b58932191058c3a8a96dade6eb82Block Operator
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