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 611974 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 612019 epoch_slot_no: 7219 block_no: 611944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1696 time: 2018-02-12 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xace1bea0e66b6e1f532354693144d2cbd61f3c61b764837211111834edb323d3Block Operator
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