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 617521 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617566 epoch_slot_no: 12766 block_no: 617491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-13 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc936204b18a35a9907b8e5851b3abea8510524b0fe4950eacd63efb3304cb865Block Operator
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