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 612137 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 612182 epoch_slot_no: 7382 block_no: 612107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2864 time: 2018-02-12 14:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9c37b4a3f4d9cd81d4a51fe68ef915636d36c864995001a2b3974eebd39688aBlock Operator
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