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 612242 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 612287 epoch_slot_no: 7487 block_no: 612212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1341 time: 2018-02-12 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe177a79e04d02bfb80ec112697e105e3e16d691cc865bae3961b33c7d899b499Block Operator
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