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 609078 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 609123 epoch_slot_no: 4323 block_no: 609048 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2018-02-11 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x854d905523eaeaed6cc00b4890409e94e32a265702c9f111231f4d5f76ff1564Block Operator
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