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 616068 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 616113 epoch_slot_no: 11313 block_no: 616038 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-13 12:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa450d819e029109bde01da31d7eed6421dde9d082335accf679d8572656694c0Block Operator
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