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 605675 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 605720 epoch_slot_no: 920 block_no: 605645 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2018-02-11 02:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07ef6742436d44bff5a3c2a1c30f2fdcffcea1a9fcb5c5e9f98871d9e8f585b5Block Operator
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