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 609205 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 609250 epoch_slot_no: 4450 block_no: 609175 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-11 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x510524c9567ecf2b4b0a65054933f052a026c5b557b7748cdb9ab22782f32aacBlock Operator
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