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 616344 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 616389 epoch_slot_no: 11589 block_no: 616314 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-13 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ede8257f65af8369eaf538bac9d217311a40314c2131cca57597f4cf4604de8Block Operator
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