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 611727 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 611772 epoch_slot_no: 6972 block_no: 611697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2394 time: 2018-02-12 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cac6c80c4a97baa6400fc3369da39707fd8073d1ba27b1bc1bc21dc02efff1fBlock Operator
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