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 610681 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 610726 epoch_slot_no: 5926 block_no: 610651 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-02-12 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08c1e9c7b05c347ea50b00cb041de7cb129c15ba4dc3332494868f4e4442f8b9Block Operator
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