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 612282 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 612327 epoch_slot_no: 7527 block_no: 612252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1241 time: 2018-02-12 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa8bcaf8f01362fc31d4794a9d5c8c620c26815f4a0b497ad7b3e33940b155cfBlock Operator
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