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 6098323 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37117442 epoch_slot_no: 224642 block_no: 6098146 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 1495 time: 2021-08-11 12:08:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c2a4a6b03cfcb3ba8beed8fe7186b15bbaf7dc4a4ef62f737bdff02730f3278Block Operator
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