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 612994 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 613039 epoch_slot_no: 8239 block_no: 612964 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2018-02-12 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9fadce614412ae5a7fc6f42a76aace4efb465c3d3f67246c32a168803a289c6Block Operator
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