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 611176 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611221 epoch_slot_no: 6421 block_no: 611146 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1271 time: 2018-02-12 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09b177bfc8d1d5ca992381220bbb7c978f4ef4279163635de1eab5de4c04c317Block Operator
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