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 616058 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 616103 epoch_slot_no: 11303 block_no: 616028 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1915 time: 2018-02-13 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4c912d2d484eafef04d3c35a3b01dd6ca064a1c27e43c4bd22d41dbc2e6d123Block Operator
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