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 612300 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 612345 epoch_slot_no: 7545 block_no: 612270 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2788 time: 2018-02-12 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbeac863eac6932a2837b7b94cddae3270864b7a27aafd70a0d0936a4874410baBlock Operator
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