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 6098582 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37122362 epoch_slot_no: 229562 block_no: 6098405 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 4338 time: 2021-08-11 13:30:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba009966ce3937c8c6730a170c7a323f1d76fb65ad2c90d54937fc1af06514f4Block Operator
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