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 612047 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 612092 epoch_slot_no: 7292 block_no: 612017 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2316 time: 2018-02-12 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ef01251fbd5538b579ec87e8c6f580b7ffd3188104c3d3849801a856d399cd7Block Operator
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