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 616956 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 617001 epoch_slot_no: 12201 block_no: 616926 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1625 time: 2018-02-13 17:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29ed326d628e4a7def80dcd5be12182c4a10f074a5f722c4ff1b15edd9f72e1aBlock Operator
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