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 6587830 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 47122589 epoch_slot_no: 293789 block_no: 6587653 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 25290 time: 2021-12-05 07:21:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d32fdf57a3cfe440b8ae80b1b789b39c26233a0ce8ee4f8f2ff131a0e00b873Block Operator
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