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 617359 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 617404 epoch_slot_no: 12604 block_no: 617329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-13 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5eb196f011d3f928800dd09240643c12642d97f2cc234ae50c1e59ca047ce0beBlock Operator
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