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 6098552 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 37121812 epoch_slot_no: 229012 block_no: 6098375 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 16128 time: 2021-08-11 13:21:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x240d2798b7fc1edde3492bc7580ce52e17190d1b6b5111fb5cbec38d8ad67245Block Operator
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