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 617762 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617807 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 617732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2018-02-13 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x600f80703245b534aec08d553065e42772e6ec4378aa097f43df26be7ad04309Block Operator
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