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 6099802 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37147461 epoch_slot_no: 254661 block_no: 6099625 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 2004 time: 2021-08-11 20:29:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe31c4966c71a8d24062f477bef97ba90232e1601d1b5611efef058305524bf17Block Operator
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