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 610028 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 610073 epoch_slot_no: 5273 block_no: 609998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-12 03:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x074bd8f95a507cf0f34e755f5ac8aad0eaa8a6de053d8d8f99dc4d57f08740acBlock Operator
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