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 616592 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 616637 epoch_slot_no: 11837 block_no: 616562 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1566 time: 2018-02-13 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6f4411f8e249e5ebaa50348bf1029841e663582f8a8ec508a7651e39791f6d6Block Operator
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