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 609526 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 609571 epoch_slot_no: 4771 block_no: 609496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2250 time: 2018-02-12 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd7028d49fc1fec4049387de2b0b6e3f5ae686ab165330f1540d069bf67d27b1Block Operator
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