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 611238 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 611283 epoch_slot_no: 6483 block_no: 611208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2018-02-12 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63fec39ef288807507a574e16fff86de8b975a3ff119e817bf6bb48061f4d96fBlock Operator
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