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 609596 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 609641 epoch_slot_no: 4841 block_no: 609566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2037 time: 2018-02-12 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c23a89226a05b2bcbcc6765d29848f8c769eb7bddb27bcab9ff126da5e416a6Block Operator
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