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 612927 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 612972 epoch_slot_no: 8172 block_no: 612897 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-12 19:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x126790b3849e4a6d171ae20cb9c4cae6b7321b709dddbc0696c20fd8591f1330Block Operator
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