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 610729 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 610774 epoch_slot_no: 5974 block_no: 610699 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-12 06:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d16021056fec391cb6013af1af072cd3125aa367b390d535302bf16bbf96609Block Operator
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