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 6099808 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37147528 epoch_slot_no: 254728 block_no: 6099631 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 8658 time: 2021-08-11 20:30:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa24420f5525462bbf9ab4579ee0bc368e19d9b49c58acb6596f8e75a98bb2855Block Operator
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