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 611659 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 611704 epoch_slot_no: 6904 block_no: 611629 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-12 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb532a374480518d94507823781b2b033be0f1773d3ee1b73d2d9a2e1dcffdca8Block Operator
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