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 6098851 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 37127928 epoch_slot_no: 235128 block_no: 6098674 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 9187 time: 2021-08-11 15:03:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee7db1cea6c5180f145ae62363f6d027220d17a8775c6678ce5b6d5db6acbbdBlock Operator
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