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 610007 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 610052 epoch_slot_no: 5252 block_no: 609977 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2152 time: 2018-02-12 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbedd0caa7029245bd7ede371ba7aa1c5669d1d89ca57a63d76118a6908a93b7Block Operator
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