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 616168 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 616213 epoch_slot_no: 11413 block_no: 616138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1370 time: 2018-02-13 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb8ab4ff6cc0a350671db1c0fb06ef50ec32f50612547ecf5b5256a91cc357f5Block Operator
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