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 6098329 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37117520 epoch_slot_no: 224720 block_no: 6098152 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 2507 time: 2021-08-11 12:10:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c829172acaad35590227a1b2b350a0755826bd618999fee9f6d21fcb5d6b491Block Operator
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