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 608132 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 608177 epoch_slot_no: 3377 block_no: 608102 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2258 time: 2018-02-11 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde8f55ce0d7bdf62dfc29b9dd88b297e8a16a2d626280fa0659a5e2da6bfb2c8Block Operator
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