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 607702 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 607747 epoch_slot_no: 2947 block_no: 607672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-11 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c1b86e5bebe7dfaac307a1fa4234268a6d5299108b7d2f89be8a5ab0c195efbBlock Operator
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