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 616529 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 616574 epoch_slot_no: 11774 block_no: 616499 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-13 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefc1e8c5f53e268784dc44184b6a57207c3b0f7a553ceb6975bba192ce033775Block Operator
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