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 609405 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 609450 epoch_slot_no: 4650 block_no: 609375 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-11 23:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0fa5eccaee30f9404e5e94383e8afc7c42dcb277ab6633e4bc02204902f4124Block Operator
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