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 611042 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611087 epoch_slot_no: 6287 block_no: 611012 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2018-02-12 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2ba8b9f3d81db94e9a18c5a4c07512a0a966fd009b20788f7c7b5c66a8dd20bBlock Operator
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