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 617043 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617088 epoch_slot_no: 12288 block_no: 617013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2291 time: 2018-02-13 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6aef2c6427bbfdfd27f4e2123526f5d324df7c288ceaa96c55378900043fd9a9Block Operator
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