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 6098156 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37114562 epoch_slot_no: 221762 block_no: 6097979 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 8226 time: 2021-08-11 11:20:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa100eba558358ea464bf8d4a19ee5c9737597573a626084937884abfb9f2dbf0Block Operator
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