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 609856 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 609901 epoch_slot_no: 5101 block_no: 609826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2247 time: 2018-02-12 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x424e95b689e1da5fd4a0fdf24c811156cbc0499d5a22c93a46e5f95a94a9cd48Block Operator
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