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 616014 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 616059 epoch_slot_no: 11259 block_no: 615984 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1733 time: 2018-02-13 12:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd6ec1f7ffb94b28289b0344d1ababb92c7f457728e19e319d2971239447335dBlock Operator
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