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 6099477 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 37140527 epoch_slot_no: 247727 block_no: 6099300 slot_leader_id: 5616335 size: 11489 time: 2021-08-11 18:33:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74843cc0746ff0b9dbef0a185e07a03e4e6a1984f1de589ff60c078931ca412aBlock Operator
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