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 616966 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 617011 epoch_slot_no: 12211 block_no: 616936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2820 time: 2018-02-13 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ec26f7c4941dd7ac07f82203b01144e5962f2a556796c9526da8877cc25fb52Block Operator
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