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 607435 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 607480 epoch_slot_no: 2680 block_no: 607405 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-11 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x732243f30125104e6ef938fbc5500dc8542e4b3685b05fe43f4bbc0e19b9131bBlock Operator
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