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 6060098 Details
Epoch: 281 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 36347318 epoch_slot_no: 318518 block_no: 6059921 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 3423 time: 2021-08-02 14:13:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac64c76bee118710c0228b7824b5bc743b001a5d3158039e2bc77584ba10fa1aBlock Operator
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