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 605968 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 606013 epoch_slot_no: 1213 block_no: 605938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1814 time: 2018-02-11 04:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcf1b080739fbbedce2504f0d46b2d9bcb6315506caaeb7e7978c56efcb9154dBlock Operator
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