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 609841 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 609886 epoch_slot_no: 5086 block_no: 609811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-12 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2859085736de3a7226525a8402cfb9de770ced8602defe4b997200a5da60f7b5Block Operator
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