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 608389 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 608434 epoch_slot_no: 3634 block_no: 608359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-11 17:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x824ce1bfdd5d6034efb49b2a19365a53560e99b2474ec38da6e06c181e30b10bBlock Operator
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