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 611937 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 611982 epoch_slot_no: 7182 block_no: 611907 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2941 time: 2018-02-12 13:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b4bb0abae0ff2cd43b0a11c5a16966b8ccbffc47f633608333222f48ae8f287Block Operator
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