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 611118 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611163 epoch_slot_no: 6363 block_no: 611088 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-12 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3058455435fda4b721f02697fa8a59548b564184ec3be789470e952fd49c362aBlock Operator
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