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 6098039 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37112028 epoch_slot_no: 219228 block_no: 6097862 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 12441 time: 2021-08-11 10:38:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc19583a4fa27e01534f7398e8de99cce8803614699436758ca98cbe356c89a37Block Operator
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