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 611289 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611334 epoch_slot_no: 6534 block_no: 611259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1237 time: 2018-02-12 10:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a4a256e07546ef20afde68ce1e1a38c2cb3e4f47c7e2a12dd44ce3603ef78ffBlock Operator
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