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 611977 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 612022 epoch_slot_no: 7222 block_no: 611947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2255 time: 2018-02-12 13:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3939b772e7ccfea57090563fc22c13dd0bb2cab4152cbf35a04e2bf181fe3c72Block Operator
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