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 608223 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 608268 epoch_slot_no: 3468 block_no: 608193 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2628 time: 2018-02-11 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda49535d0bef4123e2064c00577fbbabdaf4ab3410202649607bb3efb22421d0Block Operator
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