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 608677 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 608722 epoch_slot_no: 3922 block_no: 608647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-11 19:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1824db7a6ce84edb2dcbb7957d9447e3d9a9f326d26f01052d1a5c29b049ff63Block Operator
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