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 6586498 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 47095126 epoch_slot_no: 266326 block_no: 6586321 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 61360 time: 2021-12-04 23:43:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe824c42795708f911cdaae1c1a231182a987f1be7ba630c36cd1f0b30a2c45adBlock Operator
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