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 616959 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 617004 epoch_slot_no: 12204 block_no: 616929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2018-02-13 17:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78012cf18ab6914867f187afab2306e75f86cca96dae54dfaf3d1ac9a59018afBlock Operator
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