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 6098834 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37127661 epoch_slot_no: 234861 block_no: 6098657 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 16072 time: 2021-08-11 14:59:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aaefb7720ab541b0adea62939f90e30f2ef0ea0b47fbcc2b7222c7ec7d153aaBlock Operator
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