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 606870 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 606915 epoch_slot_no: 2115 block_no: 606840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-11 09:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4458500c587eb0e7cbd37c5b7076b0ec4e230ea7c1b8e7cdc57aef6a73e7e20cBlock Operator
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