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 612141 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 612186 epoch_slot_no: 7386 block_no: 612111 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-12 14:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x965e82202a11ac65f72eae5a4de9f28465f83a696ffb607a3171f88fd3a87309Block Operator
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