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 610937 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 610982 epoch_slot_no: 6182 block_no: 610907 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2607 time: 2018-02-12 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06dd2b45fbaf3a6c12ed08fb0296eaa704c30173432719bf84887a6e42f61714Block Operator
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