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 616530 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 616575 epoch_slot_no: 11775 block_no: 616500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1273 time: 2018-02-13 15:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e3908c5b1b7414ff24413c31da7b412512a34232482258f8215b1e967306c6eBlock Operator
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