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 610493 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 610538 epoch_slot_no: 5738 block_no: 610463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2709 time: 2018-02-12 05:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24c472ee9f4e89bf561080efe350be4ee7d09938ffb358263978227e2c1175deBlock Operator
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