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 612820 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 612865 epoch_slot_no: 8065 block_no: 612790 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2018-02-12 18:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e0e862678e49b2057af65a72aa4b674002c00788e855dd55d5ec0d2934d8581Block Operator
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