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 6586451 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 47094180 epoch_slot_no: 265380 block_no: 6586274 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 46978 time: 2021-12-04 23:27:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7df99c1316c90af80ecdf336ff2d74fd349df4f3942e9a6e37892b1345123d50Block Operator
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