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 6098588 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37122482 epoch_slot_no: 229682 block_no: 6098411 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 9913 time: 2021-08-11 13:32:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bf6a8e0be39d29daa10d8923d7959131bd201d391aa8fb87dbdc07ffc513663Block Operator
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