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 609560 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 609605 epoch_slot_no: 4805 block_no: 609530 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-02-12 00:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe90bc3426e2af53a25b688e1c1b66ce61ca703b9c8ab2548fc7f229e36d0db11Block Operator
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