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 611921 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 611966 epoch_slot_no: 7166 block_no: 611891 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-02-12 13:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d56b071fbd1053f8dde87abbea7c9d1e9e1372de9af7219e5be3a3b21c05bb8Block Operator
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