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 6099091 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 37132947 epoch_slot_no: 240147 block_no: 6098914 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 13530 time: 2021-08-11 16:27:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc851630e323a72732408964419d338a0922b2e92ba872dc83c8857acbe14921Block Operator
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