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 617780 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 617825 epoch_slot_no: 13025 block_no: 617750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1331 time: 2018-02-13 22:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc8f1d61e9841469c9fc4f881e77b66342d5f67cb5c776260dc3f3d799e66f98Block Operator
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