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 609046 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 609091 epoch_slot_no: 4291 block_no: 609016 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2076 time: 2018-02-11 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9469c0f472d041173867a2f35d14298cfc91d110b6cf97e6511cc73c66e1bdacBlock Operator
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