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 611323 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611368 epoch_slot_no: 6568 block_no: 611293 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-12 10:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68839bb4d794cddea03abbe2e92220de3d1f3c88c797229012b8e5189b3d4109Block Operator
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