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 6098174 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37114858 epoch_slot_no: 222058 block_no: 6097997 slot_leader_id: 5044633 size: 9421 time: 2021-08-11 11:25:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xece4398bc43014a8187f24929d1f1a2a21611b52773f0efbbba365975013a6e2Block Operator
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