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 605869 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 605914 epoch_slot_no: 1114 block_no: 605839 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1197 time: 2018-02-11 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86fd9e417d7785367203da6c4b94a4a26bbc850180d4b95f0f642156702c5f3aBlock Operator
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