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 6099447 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37139939 epoch_slot_no: 247139 block_no: 6099270 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 2106 time: 2021-08-11 18:23:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174123d98e935daa1bde26a34d881149126f9eebe20668d93a108c56cee0a54fBlock Operator
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