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 611424 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611469 epoch_slot_no: 6669 block_no: 611394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1159 time: 2018-02-12 10:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d1e12d8cfaaf112fff40f8c7066560ae01a9f601b5df15c2c3bf650736f8ee2Block Operator
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