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 6098822 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37127404 epoch_slot_no: 234604 block_no: 6098645 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 5952 time: 2021-08-11 14:54:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x901ce5d3950683e2049af1c8c3fb06468b94e2f8b47cea10df18c4c17b1bd2b5Block Operator
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