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 617032 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617077 epoch_slot_no: 12277 block_no: 617002 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-13 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf51afef8b3564846735fee2c9c422a9ce51dd86ae2d92af618a70a57b3830be1Block Operator
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