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 617768 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617813 epoch_slot_no: 13013 block_no: 617738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-13 22:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60120ea795b0655c131b6e9bc24cceb3074baf5059f9e72102c332e4ff16595fBlock Operator
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