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 606856 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 606901 epoch_slot_no: 2101 block_no: 606826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2018-02-11 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9646b4e0286097d4e34579d0376c109845de5b71c2bebf21f458ea9fdf8a4805Block Operator
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