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 6098278 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 37116499 epoch_slot_no: 223699 block_no: 6098101 slot_leader_id: 5738716 size: 26712 time: 2021-08-11 11:53:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a575a1b0196c24551ceabd839fe60cc0e61a17b08d0b59f6a6c3bc6ab3cfcbbBlock Operator
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