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 611026 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611071 epoch_slot_no: 6271 block_no: 610996 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2018-02-12 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0671e77bb31d096518e36fc10b9b72f12a29e480e8ece0650c46c23ef153f526Block Operator
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