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 611573 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 611618 epoch_slot_no: 6818 block_no: 611543 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1963 time: 2018-02-12 11:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bc37722deac044087f9b38e1f18438a2867eee5f7df2d19738e029d2ffc93f6Block Operator
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