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 617031 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 617076 epoch_slot_no: 12276 block_no: 617001 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-13 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1e2f7807b00db36fc19a794ba79ae51bca4ecab285f2274e7810af2e160b476Block Operator
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