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 609504 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 609549 epoch_slot_no: 4749 block_no: 609474 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-12 00:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x708f55c25b70aca9fea3d063aa9dcaf2d37997d071b6427fa020a6d687f967d5Block Operator
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