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 611854 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611899 epoch_slot_no: 7099 block_no: 611824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-12 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf94268160d672753c765b2c79d02461e3928925900864a31d2fcc7ca5ffa16aeBlock Operator
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