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 610232 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 610277 epoch_slot_no: 5477 block_no: 610202 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2959 time: 2018-02-12 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a136cd2e31c5916575a07b820be2804014651ebf6b77046b9c89fc810595dd6Block Operator
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