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 609047 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 609092 epoch_slot_no: 4292 block_no: 609017 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1996 time: 2018-02-11 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e5cb020459b3e47cd957899d43f05f85acb74a39a4d9d54c5aafb383d966465Block Operator
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