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 608273 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 608318 epoch_slot_no: 3518 block_no: 608243 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1472 time: 2018-02-11 17:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d7b635c8d4825f76d7042807406bd53b956b30de097c02d22f3dc7c44e1f9e8Block Operator
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