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 6098959 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37130359 epoch_slot_no: 237559 block_no: 6098782 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 2155 time: 2021-08-11 15:44:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c71ee3e625ea4ad46ce27a73d9f0f554f73a041235517b1f2e97ddcfad70c6fBlock Operator
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