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 612169 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 612214 epoch_slot_no: 7414 block_no: 612139 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2414 time: 2018-02-12 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0325529e3ca25f5861bbe630e0fbdccdd27f05135bc5601bdd0b3c3e25fafdbbBlock Operator
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