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 611311 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611356 epoch_slot_no: 6556 block_no: 611281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1709 time: 2018-02-12 10:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd66d42ddb9409a76fa3d6c26f81765e2098fb9b48440db3017f29d5348141636Block Operator
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