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 616399 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 616444 epoch_slot_no: 11644 block_no: 616369 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-13 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb96ea6790e5887fbe70d9145e6b12880ea9a26a85e4a0477c4618811993c3b44Block Operator
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