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 611371 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 611416 epoch_slot_no: 6616 block_no: 611341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1885 time: 2018-02-12 10:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12bd7826defc47fe4c432fbe9322e88ba79af324d0bdeef0735c5fe7e7d1e740Block Operator
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