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 611305 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 611350 epoch_slot_no: 6550 block_no: 611275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2018-02-12 10:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa425c678b4709311fd4fd14c233087a525405cf30286ac98db4e1f908f1e8b5Block Operator
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