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 6099712 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 37145461 epoch_slot_no: 252661 block_no: 6099535 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 30495 time: 2021-08-11 19:55:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcabaff13132f20cbdce41aecca7583d9c9a95cf8d156e2b75ccf47f4508d10d7Block Operator
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