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 608532 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 608577 epoch_slot_no: 3777 block_no: 608502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1718 time: 2018-02-11 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41500e83dce2b30ca392fa9f0e76a1c5e28d7f12878a1e9c1d413775523637f5Block Operator
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