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 617107 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 617152 epoch_slot_no: 12352 block_no: 617077 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1902 time: 2018-02-13 18:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb822067e3379d86f50e881a69712efbc18b516868729a63770c4fab1eed4c52Block Operator
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