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 609597 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 609642 epoch_slot_no: 4842 block_no: 609567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1594 time: 2018-02-12 00:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcfc8d62c214d62e35eafa30c71e44464cc3d02f4d22b7ca705a033df05444bcBlock Operator
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