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 609513 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 609558 epoch_slot_no: 4758 block_no: 609483 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2036 time: 2018-02-12 00:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03d09fd3eafc5b926e46b7dbbd59ce1ca89b8f08ef575a430d0341582b9270d5Block Operator
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