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 6098131 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37114043 epoch_slot_no: 221243 block_no: 6097954 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 9346 time: 2021-08-11 11:12:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad9d2fa6ae59354e979ebb2a2af3238672cdd14019121e4cb08841afb1882fbeBlock Operator
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