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 607053 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 607098 epoch_slot_no: 2298 block_no: 607023 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1208 time: 2018-02-11 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce83250a783754ae1d04678e4c693131dd4cb876d8abb073357d5af1cfe80d30Block Operator
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