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 610697 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 610742 epoch_slot_no: 5942 block_no: 610667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2018-02-12 06:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f1e76c08d606ad9fe7b7dea6171351d1ebda7c800fc3181700af47b6b018017Block Operator
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